How to Kill Your Husband by Kathy Lette

Book Summary

A witty, darkly comic novel centered on Jazz Jardine, an ordinary stay-at-home mum who unexpectedly finds herself accused of killing her husband. In a whirlwind of mishaps, her friends Hannah and Cassieeach navigating their own domestic frustrationsjump into detective mode to clear Jazz’s name. Their investigation uncovers betrayal, adultery, surprising plot twists, toy boys, and diet culture, all wrapped up in Lettes unapologetic satire of marriage and modern womanhood. The book blends sharp humor and clever twists to ask: What would you do if your spouse became a suspect?

About the Author

Kathy Lette (b.1958) is an acclaimed AustralianBritish novelist known for her caustic humor and feminist wit. She burst onto the literary scene in 1979 with the scandalmaking Puberty Blues, later adapted into film and TV. Over her 15+ novelsincluding Mad Cows and this titleLette has been recognized for her fearless satire of domestic life. How to Kill Your Husband became an international bestseller and was even adapted into an opera by the Victorian Opera in 2011 .

An autodidact, she holds honorary doctorates from Southampton and Wollongong, and is a vocal advocate for womens rights and autism awareness. Her bold, witty storytelling often challenges societal norms with irreverent humor and unapologetic authenticity