The Wives of Bath: A Novel

ISBN: 0452285895

Title: The Wives of Bath: A Novel

Author: Wendy Holden

KDL Description:

The prospects of new parenthood and birthing class bring together two very different sets of expectant parents — Hugo and his spoiled wife Amanda, who plan to use an expensive private hospital and nurses, and nature lovers Jake and Alice, who have arranged a home-delivery with birthing pool and whale music — in a whimsical social comedy.

Amazon Description:

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, England — the swanky town once home to ancient Roman spas and Jane Austen heroines — is 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