Ex-Wife

"A forgotten classic that feels incredibly modern with its dark humor and sharp insights into love, work, and life," says Monica Heisey, author of "Really Good, Actually." Meg Mason of "Sorrow and Bliss" adds, "I was floored: truly brilliant." At just twenty-four, finding oneself as an abandoned spouse is quite shocking. It's 1924 in New York, and Patricia and Peter epitomize the contemporary married couple, indulging in drinking, smoking, working, and embracing "Love-Outside-Marriage." That is, until Peter's perspective shifts drastically, leaving Patricia to redefine her existence as a single woman following his aggressive push for divorce. First published to great acclaim in 1929, "Ex-Wife" remains timelessly relevant, immersing readers in the "era of the one-night stand." It vividly captures the nightlife of Manhattan, the vibrant atmosphere of fashion advertising offices, the bonds of female friendship, and the allure of endless parties in a city that never sleeps. The novel also poignantly explores the empty relationships, emotional aftermaths, clandestine abortions, and the quest for sexual autonomy amidst the moral inconsistencies of a male-dominated society.