First published in 1928 and long out of print, How to Get Rid of a Woman is a witty, sharply observed comedy of courtship from the height of the Roaring Twenties—now restored and brought back into print by Rare Book Publishing.
Wilton Olmstedd considers himself a gentleman, a keen judge of character, and, above all, a devoted “student of life.” Women are hardly his problem. Finding one who lives up to his exacting standards is.
As Wilton moves through romances, railway journeys, cabarets, parties, jealous misunderstandings, and the rapidly changing social world of the 1920s, his enormous confidence collides repeatedly with reality. The result is a funny and revealing portrait of an old-fashioned bachelor trying to make sense of modern women, modern manners, and his own romantic expectations.
Despite its provocative title, How to Get Rid of a Woman is not the scandalous book its name might suggest. It is a character-driven comedy about love, pride, courtship, and changing social conventions—made all the more entertaining by Wilton’s wonderfully self-assured view of himself and the world around him.
This restored Heritage Edition also explores the remarkable story behind the book itself, including the controversy surrounding its title and rare archival material connected to Edward Anthony and the original 1928 publication.
A nearly forgotten novel from the Jazz Age, rediscovered for a new generation of readers.
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