What would you do if your husband suddenly left you with two kids to support? Go back to school? Go into real estate?

Or start a new career as a pimp?

Upon discovering that sex work is decriminalised in New Zealand, Antonia Murphy decides to build her own business: an ethical escort agency. It seems like a good idea, but she isnt sure how its done, so she connects with the online sex worker community.

MadamAntonia: Hi! Im new to all this, and I was wondering if you could tell me a little bit about being a sex worker?

phryne: Well. Theres sex and theres sex. What do you plan to offer?

These smart, sassy women teach her more than she could have dreamed of the importance of pineapple juice, how to remove chilli oil from, ahem, sensitive places, and what Greek means (hint: there are no togas).

Clueless but hopeful, Antonia launches The Bach: a healthy, safe place where women can earn great money and provide compassionate, shame-free pleasure for clients.
At least, thats the idea . . .

A poignant and darkly comedic memoir from a mother who opened an ethical escort agency in small town New Zealand and dared to make a difference. Now a major international TV series starring Rachel Griffiths and Martin Henderson.