A Much Married Man

From one of the sharpest observers of the modern scene comes this witty, intelligent, and irresistible novel in the tradition of Gosford Park and Snobs. Anthony Anscombe has everything he could ever want: an exquisite family estate, enviable social standing, and a desirable inheritance. But Anthony still has an aching desire for one thing: the perfect match. Running headlong into marriage is Anthony's forte . . . and his greatest weakness. As he surveys his beautiful house in the English countryside, Anthony has the distinct feeling that he's under siege. He may be surrounded by his sprawling estate but lurking in the village are more than one or two reminders of his complicated past, including three ex-wives, a mistress, and a legion of children and stepchildren, all dependent on him and all determined to do whatever it takes to get what they want. A Much Married Man is a wickedly funny social satire with characters that will stay with readers long after the final page. Like a modern-day Edith Wharton or Anthony Trollope, Nicholas Coleridge delivers a sensational glimpse inside the salacious world of the upper classes. "A keen observer of class, manners, and sexual frisson, Coleridge is a master of the social romp. When I finished, I wanted to weep because I can never read it fresh again." —Graydon Carter, editor-in-chief, Vanity Fair "Coleridge layers his prose with flawless detail, wit, and affection for his ever-expanding cast of characters." — USA Today "It's a fun comedy of manners and Coleridge's steady and knowingly frothy tone adds teeth." — NY Post