The Husbands A Novel
The Husbands by Chandler Baker, published by Flatiron Books on April 12, 2022, is a thought-provoking novel that delves into the complexities of domestic life and the expectations placed on women. Nora Spangler, a successful attorney, grapples with the imbalance in her marriage as she manages the household while her husband appears less burdened. When the Spanglers explore the exclusive neighborhood of Dynasty Ranch, Nora encounters a group of accomplished women with supportive partners, prompting her to question the dynamics of her own relationship.
As Nora becomes involved in a wrongful death case within this new community, she uncovers deeper truths about the lives of these women and the secrets that underpin their seemingly perfect existence. The narrative explores themes of family life, marriage, and the psychological pressures faced by women, offering a critical look at the societal expectations surrounding motherhood and partnership. With 352 pages, this edition presents a compelling story that challenges traditional notions of gender roles and the pursuit of balance in modern relationships.
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“Chandler Baker, queen of the feminist thriller, has delivered once again! The Husbands is a poignant exploration of what it would take for women to have it all.” —Sally Hepworth, bestselling author of The Good Sister
To what lengths will a woman go for a little more help from her husband?
Nora Spangler is a successful attorney but when it comes to domestic life, she packs the lunches, schedules the doctor appointments, knows where the extra paper towel rolls are, and designs and orders the holiday cards. Her husband works hard, too… but why does it seem like she is always working so much harder?
When the Spanglers go house hunting in Dynasty Ranch, an exclusive suburban neighborhood, Nora meets a group of high-powered women—a tech CEO, a neurosurgeon, an award-winning therapist, a bestselling author—with enviably supportive husbands. When she agrees to help with a resident’s wrongful death case, she is pulled into the lives of the women there. She finds the air is different in Dynasty Ranch. The women aren’t hanging on by a thread.
But as the case unravels, Nora uncovers a plot that may explain the secret to having-it-all. One that’s worth killing for. Calling to mind a Stepford Wives gender-swap, New York Times bestselling author of Whisper Network Chandler Baker’s The Husbands imagines a world where the burden of the “second shift” is equally shared—and what it may take to get there.
“Utterly engrossing and thoroughly timely, The Husbands is both a gripping, well-crafted mystery and an insightful critique of motherhood and marriage in the modern age–working mothers everywhere will feel seen in the best possible way.”
—Kimberly McCreight, New York Times bestselling author of A Good Marriage
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