The Wives of Bath
副标题: A Novel
ISBN: 9780452285897
出版社: Plume
出版年: 2005-04-26
页数: 304
定价: USD 14.00
装帧: Paperback
内容简介
From the bestselling author of Azur Like it and Farm Fatale comes a domestic comedy set in the world of coupledom and new parenthood
Bath, Englandthe swanky town once home to ancient Roman spas and Jane Austen heroinesis the setting for this brilliant new novel. Birthing class brings together two sets of expectant parents, who couldn't be more different. Hugo and his spoiled wife Amanda plan to throw money at the problems of parenthood, making use of private hospitals and nurses, while environmentally friendly Jake and Alice have arranged a home-delivery complete with birthing pool and whale music.
When Amanda decides she's not cut out for motherhood and Hugo must look elsewhere for a sympathetic ear, the couples are inextricably drawn together once again, resulting in hilarious social comedy, as only Wendy Holden can write it.
Fans of her writing know that Holden's skill, wit, and aplomb make her stand out in the oft-sugary genre.
Gotham
Holden is very good indeed.
The Baltimore Sun