Ex-Wife
Ex-Wife by Ursula Parrott, published by McNally Editions on May 2, 2023, is a literary work that explores the complexities of marriage and divorce during the Jazz Age. This edition spans 232 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Peter and Patricia, a couple navigating the challenges of a seemingly modern marriage in 1924, marked by their shared indulgences and progressive views on relationships. However, when fidelity falters, Patricia’s journey into singlehood as an ex-wife unfolds, reflecting the societal norms and personal struggles of the time.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of Jazz Age New York, complete with speakeasies and the cultural dynamics of the era. The story delves into themes of family life, the intricacies of marriage and divorce, and the evolving role of women. Parrott’s work captures the essence of a transformative period, highlighting both the freedoms and the emotional turmoil that accompany personal reinvention. This edition invites readers to reflect on the enduring relevance of its themes, resonating with contemporary discussions around relationships and independence.
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An instant bestseller when it was published anonymously in 1929, Ex-Wife is the story of a divorce and its aftermath that scandalized the Jazz Age—and still resonates today.
It’s 1924, and Peter and Patricia have what looks to be a very modern marriage. Both drink. Both smoke. Both work, Patricia as a head copywriter at a major department store. When it comes to sex with other people, both believe in “the honesty policy.” Until they don‘t. Or, at least, until Peter doesn‘t—and a shell-shocked, lovesick Patricia finds herself starting out all over again, but this time around as a different kind of single woman: the ex-wife.
An instant bestseller when it was published anonymously in 1929, Ex-Wife captures the speakeasies, night clubs, and parties that defined Jazz Age New York—alongside the morning-after aspirin and calisthenics, the lunch-hour visits to the gym, the girl-talk, and the freedoms and anguish of solitude. It also casts a cool eye on the bedrooms and the doctor’s offices where, despite rising hemlines, the men still call the shots. The result is a unique view of what its author Ursula Parrott called “the era of the one-night stand”: an era very much like our own.
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