{"product_id":"the-murderers-maid-9780997066449","title":"The Murderer's Maid","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA True Crime Thriller\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Fascinating, mesmerizing, and so darkly atmospheric that you keep looking over your shoulder as you read.” —\u003cb\u003eDiana Gabaldon\u003c\/b\u003e, internationally-bestselling author of the \u003cem\u003eOutlander\u003c\/em\u003e series\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of Two Historical Fiction Awards in 2018 (IPPY Gold Medal Award and National Indie Excellence Award)\u003cbr\u003e#1 Bestseller in Historical Ireland\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this historical murder thriller, author Erika Mailman (also winner of the 2007 Bram Stoker Award for her novel \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Witch’s Trinity\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e) brings the true story of the brutal murder of Lizzie Borden’s father and stepmother into new focus by adding a riveting contemporary narrative.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith historical detail and taut, modern storytelling\u003c\/b\u003e, Erika Mailman writes a captivating novel about identity, choices, freedom, and murder. She offers readers a fresh perspective on the notorious 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century crime and explores the trials of immigrants seeking a better life while facing down fear and oppression, today and throughout history. Intelligent and detailed, \u003cem\u003eThe Murderer’s Maid\u003c\/em\u003e is a gripping read from beginning to bloody conclusion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Murderer’s Maid\u003c\/em\u003e interweaves the stories of two women\u003c\/b\u003e, the 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century servant of infamous Lizzie Borden and the other a 21\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e century modern-day barista fleeing from an attempt on her life. Irish maid Bridget Sullivan, trapped by servitude and afraid for her own safety, finds herself an unwilling witness to the tensions in the volatile Borden household. In 2016, Brooke, the illegitimate daughter of an immigrant maid, is unknowingly connected to the legendary 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century crime. Brooke struggles to conceal her identity and stay a jump ahead of the men who want to kill her.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf you have read and enjoyed Lizzie Borden books such as \u003cem\u003eThe Life and Trial of Lizzie Borden, A Private Disgrace, The History and Haunting of Lizzie Borden, Parallel Lives, The Secrets of Lizzie Borden, \u003c\/em\u003eor\u003cem\u003e The Fall River Tragedy\u003c\/em\u003e; you will love Erika Mailman’s award winning true crime thriller \u003cem\u003eThe Murderer's Maid\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Erika Mailman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48304786243835,"sku":"9780997066449","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/9780997066449_170eeeb1-ceb7-4fc6-bdcc-b75d9849b211.jpg?v=1772483467","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/the-murderers-maid-9780997066449","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}