A Reliable Wife

Set in a small Wisconsin farming and manufacturing town still crumbling a decade after the depression of the 1890s, A Reliable Wife tells the story of Ralph Truitt, a wealthy businessman who advertises for "a reliable wife" in newspapers across America. The woman he chooses describes herself as a "simple, honest woman," but in truth she is both complex and devious. Catherine's plan in accepting the marriage offer is simple: she will win this man's devotion, and then she will poison him and leave Wisconsin a wealthy widow. What she has not counted on is the passion she finds in this seemingly solid, forthright man.

Please note that the Second Thursday book group will be meeting on the third Thursday for December's meeting.