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The Husbands

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The Husbands by Chandler Baker is a gripping tale set in a seemingly perfect suburban community where the roles of husbands and wives take a thought-provoking turn. The story follows a woman named Nora, a hardworking lawyer and mother, who becomes intrigued by the idyllic lives of the neighbourhood's busy, high-achieving women supported by unusually supportive husbands. As Nora unravels the secrets behind this harmonious balance, she confronts her own career and family dilemmas, leading to a suspenseful exploration of marriage and societal norms.
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You might enjoy this book if you love thought-provoking narratives with a dash of mystery and social commentary. It's a compelling read that explores gender roles in a unique and intriguing way, making you question societal norms while engaging you with its clever plot and interesting characters.

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'This gender-swapping Stepford Wives story is as creepy as it is delicious' - Good Housekeeping

'Turns its attention to the inadequacies of the nuclear family ... a direct descendant of Ira Levin's feminist classic, The Stepford Wives' - New York Times

'Chandler Baker is queen of the feminist thriller' - SALLY HEPWORTH

Welcome to the neighbourhood. We do things differently here.

Recently, Nora has started to feel that 'having it all' - a family, a soon-to-be new house, a successful career in law - comes with a price, one her husband doesn't seem to be paying quite so heavily. She loves Hayden, but why is it that, however hard men work, their wives always seem to work that much harder?

Then her house-hunting takes them to an affluent suburban neighbourhood and Nora's eyes are opened to a new world. One where women can have it all. One where the men actually pull their weight.

But a wrongful death case involving one of the local residents draws Nora further into this perfect world and she begins to realise that the secret of 'having it all' is far more complicated than she could ever have imagined. In fact, it may be worth killing for...

Smart, sharp and timely, The Husbands imagines a world where the burden of the 'second shift' is equally shared - and what it might take to get there. If you love the novels of Liane Moriarty, Celeste Ng and Sally Hepworth you will devour The Husbands.

The Husbands is the type of page-turning domestic drama that will keep you guessing until the very end' - Mamamia

'A deadly tale about the mental load women carry' - Entertainment Weekly

The Husbands is a poignant exploration of what it would take for women to have it all ... and it's as sobering as you might imagine. My head is still spinning. I can already hear the book club discussions!' - SALLY HEPWORTH

'Every once in a while there's a book that stays with you - whether the subject resonates, makes you think or quite simply shocks. The Husbands does all that, and more... this brilliantly written novel will truly make women everywhere feel seen' - Woman & Home

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'A delicious and timely thriller' - New York Times Book Review

'A murder mystery that happens in today's #MeToo era ... completely thrilling' - REESE WITHERSPOON

'There's a lot of buzz about this page-turner thriller, which is Big Little Lies with a splash of #MeToo' - NW Magazine

'Lies will be uncovered and secrets will be exposed' - Woma

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780733642746

Publisher: Hachette Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 June 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hachette Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Chandler Baker got her start ghostwriting novels, including a book series that has sold more than 1 million copies. She grew up in Florida, attended the University of Pennsylvania and studied law at the University of Texas. She has previously published five young adult novels and now lives in Austin with her husband and two children where, in addition to writing, she practises corporate law. Whisper Network, her first adult novel, was a New York Times bestseller.

Keep in touch with Chandler via her website www.chandlerbaker.com, or you can find her on Twitter @cbakerbooks and Instagram @chandlerbakerbooks

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