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(originally published as Lady in the Lake ) is a celebrated 2019 historical crime novel by Laura Lippman. Set in 1966 Baltimore, it follows Madeline "Maddie" Schwartz, a Jewish housewife who abandons her stable life and family to pursue a career as an investigative reporter. Plot Overview

The story begins with Maddie discovering the body of a murdered young girl, an act that helps her land a entry-level job at the Baltimore Star . She soon becomes obsessed with a second case: the disappearance of , a young Black woman whose body is eventually found in a city park's lake. While the rest of the city seems indifferent to Cleo's fate, Maddie is determined to uncover the truth, unaware that the ghost of the deceased woman is watching her and disapproving of her intrusive investigation. Key Themes and Structure Lady in the Lake by Laura Lippman | Goodreads La Dama Del Lago Laura Lippman rar