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Book SynopsisMaya wants Nick to be less of a workaholic, to come home earlier, to spend some time with his children.
Nick wants a divorce.
With his mind made up, Nick is determined to leave. But it comes as a shock to realize how much it will cost him to walk away. As a stay-at-home mum, Maya is entitled to everything.
Then an unlikely solution presents itself: Nick needs to act like a better man. If he plays the part of a good husband and father, Maya will become happier and more self-sufficient - and Nick's pay-out to her will be far cheaper.
But as Nick pretends to be a better man he becomes one. He remembers why he fell in love with Maya, and what a great couple they can be. Everything seems to be back on track. Until Maya finds out exactly what Nick had been planning...
Trade ReviewThis brilliantly written read is original, surprising, funny and clever. I raced to the end, totally engrossed by McLaren's forensic examination of the demise of this very modern marriage. Wonderful - I loved it. -- Sara Lawrence * Daily Mail *
A crisply written satire. -- Marian Ryan * Mail on Sunday *
McLaren's deft prose crackles...
A Better Man is unexpectedly beautiful * Globe and Mail *
A gripping, intimate book that will thrill with its juicy plot and win you over with its powerful insight into relationships. * Book Page *
Inside every couple's marriage is a secret known only to them. One of the many pleasures of Leah McLaren's novel is the way she opens a window onto that secret, with great heart and wit. Wince in recognition then laugh out loud, just like life. -- Elizabeth Renzetti, author of BASED ON A TRUE STORY
In this engrossing new novel, Leah McLaren deftly balances humour and pathos to weave a touching, entertaining portrait of a marriage in crisis. A great read! -- Terry Fallis, bestselling author of NO RELATION
A brilliant fresh take on the collapse of a modern marriage. Well-observed, beautifully written but mostly screechingly funny. I laughed, I gasped. Give it to all your friends. -- Camilla Long
