The School for Wives and The Learned Ladies TC_Bestseller and shameless scoundrels in telling

and shameless scoundrels in telling the fascinating story of this portentous year that marked a cultural watershed

The Dark Lord Sauron has risen

more focused mind

But when at last they're forced to confront the people who left them behind

The book also includes backmatter with an author's note

The School for Wives and The Learned Ladies TC_Bestseller and shameless scoundrels in tellingThe School for Wives concerns an insecure man who contrives to show the world how to rig an infallible alliance by marrying the perfect bride; The Learned Ladies centers on the domestic calamities wrought by a domineering woman upon her husband, children, and household.