THE PROFESSORS' WIVES' CLUB

Nestled among Manhattan U’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.

With its shady maple trees, elegant iron gate, and high fence laced with honeysuckle, Manhattan U's garden offers faculty wives Mary, Sofia, Ashleigh, and Hannah a much-needed refuge. For Mary, the garden is an escape from abuse. For Sofia, it offers solace as she considers trading in her diaper bag for a briefcase. Then there’s Ashleigh, who wonders if she should tell her conservative father something that might well give him another heart attack. And last is Hannah, who rues jeopardizing her lukewarm marriage for one passionate night.

As Mary’s husband, the power-hungry dean, makes plans to demolish this beloved garden, these four women will discover a surprising secret about a lost Edgar Allan Poe manuscript—and realize they must find the courage to stand up for their passions, dreams, and desires.

Praise for The Professors' Wives' Club

"As an NYU alum, I enjoyed the behind-the-scenes escapades at the fictional Manhattan U. in The Professors’ Wives’ Club. Joanne Rendell has created a quick, fun read about a wonderful group of friends."
Kate Jacobs, New York Times bestselling author of The Friday Night Knitting Club

"The four women in The Professors’ Wives’ Club who risk it all in pursuit of life, love, and green space in New York City are smart, funny and real -- friends you'd want for life. Rendell doesn't shy away from tough issues, but her light touch and readable prose make this charming first novel a delight."
Christina Baker Kline, author of The Way Life Should Be

"Joanne Rendell's irresistible debut novel is a captivating look at an ivory tower Peyton Place filled with intrigue, heartbreak and hope."
Michelle Yu and Blossom Kan, authors of China Dolls

"As a self-absorbed undergrad I never realized that the really juicy stuff was going on outside of the frat parties and late nights at the library! The women of The Professors’ Wives’ Club are a force with which to be reckoned. Joanne Rendell's debut novel is smart and suspenseful with an intriguing Edgar Allan Poe back-story. I cannot wait for Joanne's second novel"
Robin Kall, host of Reading With Robin, a WHJJ Providence radio show

"Joanne Rendell has created characters who will inspire, entertain and keep you hooked from the very first moment you meet them. I loved spending time with these ladies and only wish The Professors’ Wives’ Club were a bit longer so I could have more time with these wonderful women." Yvette Corporon, senior producer for Extra and author of Peeing in Peace: Tales and Tips for Type A Moms