Ms. Demeanor A Novel
Ms. Demeanor, a novel by Elinor Lipman, is published by HarperCollins Publishers on December 27, 2022. This large print edition spans 400 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Jane Morgan, a law firm employee whose life takes an unexpected turn when a neighbor’s complaint leads to her house arrest. As she navigates her new reality, Jane finds herself jobless and confined, relying on her twin sister for support while uncovering the complexities of her situation.
Readers will discover a blend of romance, mystery, and humor as Jane forms a connection with fellow resident Perry Salisbury, also under confinement. The narrative explores themes of family life and personal growth amid the challenges of house arrest. With Lipman’s signature wit, the novel delves into the intricacies of relationships and the unexpected turns life can take, all while maintaining a lighthearted tone. This engaging story promises to entertain those interested in contemporary fiction that intertwines elements of suspense and romantic comedy.
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Finalist for the Thurber Prize for American Humor
“Ms. Demeanor is a complete and utter delight. Of course it is. What Elinor Lipman novel isn’t?”–Richard Russo, author of Empire Falls and Chances Are . . .
“Who knew house arrest could be sexy and fun? Not me, at least not until I read Ms. Demeanor. Written with Elinor Lipman’s signature wit and charm, this breezy, engrossing novel tells the story of two people who make the most of their shared confinement.”–Tom Perrotta, New York Times bestselling author of Tracy Flick Can’t Win
“When a neighbor’s complaint about consensual al fresco sex turns into house arrest and a suspended legal license, Jane’s recipe for survival involves cooking for another home-arrested tenant (could this be a match made in confinement?) while trying to figure out the whys and hows of her mysterious accuser. Filled with food, family, romance and intrigue, Lipman’s novel cooks up a bounty of delights as sparkling as prosecco and as deeply satisfying and delicious as a five-star meal.”–Caroline Leavitt, New York Times bestselling author of With or Without You
From one of America’s most beloved contemporary novelists, a delicious and witty story about love under house arrest
Jane Morgan is a valued member of her law firm–or was, until a prudish neighbor, binoculars poised, observes her having sex on the roof of her NYC apartment building. Police are summoned, and a punishing judge sentences her to six months of home confinement. With Jane now jobless and rootless, trapped at home, life looks bleak. Yes, her twin sister provides support and advice, but mostly of the unwelcome kind. When a doorman lets slip that Jane isn’t the only resident wearing an ankle monitor, she strikes up a friendship with fellow white-collar felon Perry Salisbury. As she tries to adapt to life within her apartment walls, she discovers she hasn’t heard the end of that tattletale neighbor–whose past isn’t as decorous as her 9-1-1 snitching would suggest. Why are police knocking on Jane’s door again? Can her house arrest have a silver lining? Can two wrongs make a right? In the hands of “an inspired alchemist who converts serious subject into humor” (New York Times Book Review)–yes, delightfully.
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