'Delightfully mischievous' The Times
'Punch-the-air good, the Edwardian heist novel you never knew you needed' Kiran Millwood Hargrave
A rip-roaring tale of revenge' Daily Mail
UPSTAIRS, MADAM IS PLANNING THE PARTY OF THE SEASON.
All eyes are on the grandest house in Mayfair as the countdown to their lavish summer ball begins. Everything must be perfect. But with the chandeliers gleaming and the cellars stocked, loyal housekeeper Mrs King is suddenly dismissed.
DOWNSTAIRS, THE SERVANTS ARE PLOTTING THE HEIST OF THE CENTURY.
As the clock strikes twelve on the night of the ball, Mrs King will return to strip the house of its riches - right under the nose of her former employer.
And she knows just who to recruit to pull off the impossible: a bold alliance of women with nothing left to lose and every reason for revenge.
RAVES FOR THE HOUSEKEEPERS
'Imagine Ocean's 8 had an illegitimate baby with Fingersmith - a big fat diamond of a book' ERIN KELLY
'Plenty of twists and a great deal of fun, this is the perfect holiday read' GUARDIAN
'Hell hath no fury like a housekeeper scorned . . . this novel is unputdownable' HOUSE BEAUTIFUL
'The strong, determined and memorable female characters pull you into their web of intrigue' JENNIFER SAINT
'A page-turning delight from beginning to end' RED
'Fast paced and inventive, it's a rip-roaring tale of revenge and righteous restitution' DAILY MAIL
And readers LOVE them...
'Full disclosure: this WILL be in my top reads this year' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐
'Pure pleasure, I loved it' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐���
'The characters jump off the page' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐
'Totally enthralling from start to finish' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐
'Characters - fabulous. Plot - fabulous. Attention to detail - fabulous. Twists in the tale - fabulous' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐
Genre: Historical Mystery
'Punch-the-air good, the Edwardian heist novel you never knew you needed' Kiran Millwood Hargrave
A rip-roaring tale of revenge' Daily Mail
UPSTAIRS, MADAM IS PLANNING THE PARTY OF THE SEASON.
All eyes are on the grandest house in Mayfair as the countdown to their lavish summer ball begins. Everything must be perfect. But with the chandeliers gleaming and the cellars stocked, loyal housekeeper Mrs King is suddenly dismissed.
DOWNSTAIRS, THE SERVANTS ARE PLOTTING THE HEIST OF THE CENTURY.
As the clock strikes twelve on the night of the ball, Mrs King will return to strip the house of its riches - right under the nose of her former employer.
And she knows just who to recruit to pull off the impossible: a bold alliance of women with nothing left to lose and every reason for revenge.
RAVES FOR THE HOUSEKEEPERS
'Imagine Ocean's 8 had an illegitimate baby with Fingersmith - a big fat diamond of a book' ERIN KELLY
'Plenty of twists and a great deal of fun, this is the perfect holiday read' GUARDIAN
'Hell hath no fury like a housekeeper scorned . . . this novel is unputdownable' HOUSE BEAUTIFUL
'The strong, determined and memorable female characters pull you into their web of intrigue' JENNIFER SAINT
'A page-turning delight from beginning to end' RED
'Fast paced and inventive, it's a rip-roaring tale of revenge and righteous restitution' DAILY MAIL
And readers LOVE them...
'Full disclosure: this WILL be in my top reads this year' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐
'Pure pleasure, I loved it' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐���
'The characters jump off the page' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐
'Totally enthralling from start to finish' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐
'Characters - fabulous. Plot - fabulous. Attention to detail - fabulous. Twists in the tale - fabulous' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐
Genre: Historical Mystery
Praise for this book
"A treasure trove of contradictions: fast-paced but thoughtful, vengeful but compassionate, satisfying but completely unpredictable. Alex Hay has written a deliciously clever novel... You'll never have so much fun cheering on grand larceny." - Nina de Gramont
"Punch-the-air good, this is the Edwardian heist novel you never knew you needed. Flawless, lawless fun." - Kiran Millwood Hargrave
"Imagine Ocean's 8 had an illegitimate baby with Fingersmith - a big fat diamond of a book, sharp and shiny, joyful and generous, intricately plotted and featuring an ingenious use for a trapeze." - Erin Kelly
"A rollicking romp of a book, tinged with fury, sadness and mischievous delight." - Claire North
"Rollicking fun and entirely original... Anyone who relishes a good party gone wrong will devour this." - Sarah Penner
"A glamourous, fast-paced historical heist novel that kept me hooked 'til the last page. The strong, determined and memorable female characters pull you into their web of intrigue - it's so much fun!" - Jennifer Saint
"Fun, fast-paced, and totally immersive, The Housekeepers is a rare jewel worth coveting. Combining vivid characterization, irresistible historical detail, and a rip-roaring plot, it's a hugely enjoyable heist novel that delivers on every page. Sensational!" - Emma Stonex
"Punch-the-air good, this is the Edwardian heist novel you never knew you needed. Flawless, lawless fun." - Kiran Millwood Hargrave
"Imagine Ocean's 8 had an illegitimate baby with Fingersmith - a big fat diamond of a book, sharp and shiny, joyful and generous, intricately plotted and featuring an ingenious use for a trapeze." - Erin Kelly
"A rollicking romp of a book, tinged with fury, sadness and mischievous delight." - Claire North
"Rollicking fun and entirely original... Anyone who relishes a good party gone wrong will devour this." - Sarah Penner
"A glamourous, fast-paced historical heist novel that kept me hooked 'til the last page. The strong, determined and memorable female characters pull you into their web of intrigue - it's so much fun!" - Jennifer Saint
"Fun, fast-paced, and totally immersive, The Housekeepers is a rare jewel worth coveting. Combining vivid characterization, irresistible historical detail, and a rip-roaring plot, it's a hugely enjoyable heist novel that delivers on every page. Sensational!" - Emma Stonex
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