The Divorcées A Novel
The Divorcées by Rowan Beaird is a novel published by Flatiron Books on March 19, 2024. This edition spans 272 pages and is presented in English. Set in the 1950s at a Reno divorce ranch, the story follows Lois Saunders, who, despite marrying what seems to be the perfect man, finds herself trapped in a loveless marriage. In Reno, where divorce is attainable through a six-week residency, Lois encounters a group of women seeking freedom from their own unhappy lives, leading her to a transformative friendship with the enigmatic Greer Lang.
Readers will discover a narrative that intertwines themes of family life, marriage, and divorce, all set against the backdrop of post-World War II America. As Lois navigates her newfound independence, she grapples with societal expectations and her own desires, exploring the complexities of friendship and self-discovery. The Divorcées presents a vivid portrayal of a time when women began to challenge traditional roles, making it a thought-provoking exploration of personal freedom and connection.
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“A rollicking thriller and poignant coming-of-age story.” ―People
“Timelier than ever.” ―The Cut
A “delicious” (Rebecca Makkai) and “deeply compelling” (Lauren Groff) debut novel set at a 1950s Reno divorce ranch, about the complex friendship between two women who dare to imagine a different future
Lois Saunders thought that marrying the right man would finally cure her loneliness. But as picture-perfect as her husband is, she is suffocating in their loveless marriage. In 1951, though, unhappiness is hardly grounds for divorce—except in Reno, Nevada.
At the Golden Yarrow, the most respectable of Reno’s famous “divorce ranches,” Lois finds herself living with half a dozen other would-be divorcees, all in Nevada for the six-weeks residency that is the state’s only divorce requirement. They spend their days riding horses and their nights flirting with cowboys, and it’s as wild and fun as Lake Forest, Illinois, is prim and stifling. But it isn’t until Greer Lang arrives that Lois’s world truly cracks open.
Gorgeous, beguiling, and completely indifferent to societal convention, Greer is unlike anyone Lois has ever met—and she sees something in Lois that no one else ever has. Under Greer’s influence, Lois begins to push against the limits that have always restrained her. But how much can she really trust her mysterious new friend? And how far will she go to forge her independence on her own terms?
Set in the glamorous, dizzying world of 1950s Reno, where housewives and movie stars rubbed shoulders at gin-soaked casinos, The Divorcées is a riveting page-turner and a dazzling exploration of female friendship, desire, and freedom.
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