The Professors' Wives' Club by Joanne Rendell

I commend the author for showing a professional, educated woman in an abusive relationship since so often think that abuse doesn't happen to these types of women. Mary, the wife of the dean, was both verbally and physically abused by her husband. One thing that I really liked was that the author tackled some difficult and controversial issues within the pages of this novel. I am such a sucker for books like this show the incredible bond between women! All of the characters were pretty different from each other in both personalities, interests, and even age but they were drawn together by a common interest.

In fact, I think most readers will recognize women they know and love in each of these characters. I found all of the four main female characters to be very likable. They all have a common enemy in the dean of the college who wants to tear down their park to build a parking garage. This book covers the lives of four women who become friends in their efforts to save a garden retreat from being demolished. I seem to always enjoy a good book about women and the strength of female friendships and THE PROFESSORS' WIVES' CLUB by Joanne Rendell was no exception. And last is Hannah, who rues jeopardizing her lukewarm marriage.for one passionate night.Īs Mary's husband, the power-hungry dean, makes plans to demolish the beloved garden, these four women will discover a surprising secret about a lost Edgar Allen Poe manuscript.and realize they must find the courage to stand up for their passions, dreams, and desires. Then there's Ashleigh, who wonders whether she should tell her conservative father something that might well give him another heart attack. For Sofia, it offers solace as she considers trading in her diaper bag for a briefcase. For Mary, the garden is an escape from abuse. With its maple trees, iron gate, and fence laced with honeysuckle, Manhattan U’s garden offers faculty wives Mary, Sofia, Ashleigh, and Hannah much needed refuge from their problems. Summary: Nestled among Manhattan University’s faculty housing, there is a garden where four women will meet-each with a scandalous secret that could upset their lives, destroy their families, and rock the prestigious university to its very core.

The Professors' Wives' Club by Joanne Rendell