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The Housekeepers

A daring group of women risk it all in this irresistible London heist

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The Housekeepers

By: Alex Hay
Narrated by: Jasmine Blackborow
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About this listen

 The most audacious launch of 2023, a historical heist blockbuster .

UPSTAIRS, MADAM IS PLANNING THE PARTY OF THE SEASON.

DOWNSTAIRS, THE SERVANTS ARE PLOTTING THE HEIST OF THE CENTURY.

When Mrs King, housekeeper to the most illustrious home in Mayfair, is suddenly dismissed after years of loyal service, she knows just who to recruit to help her take revenge.

A black-market queen out to settle her scores. An actress desperate for a magnificent part. A seamstress dreaming of a better life. And Mrs King's predecessor, who has been keeping the dark secrets of Park Lane far too long.

Mrs King has an audacious plan in mind, one that will reunite her women in the depths of the house on the night of a magnificent ball - and play out right under the noses of her former employers...

THEY COME FROM NOTHING. BUT THEY'LL LEAVE WITH EVERYTHING.

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Dazzling, stylish and wildly entertaining, The Housekeepers lets loose an outlandish alliance of women you'll never forget...

'Flawless, lawless fun' Kiran Millwood Hargrave, bestselling author of The Mercies

'Imagine Ocean's 8 had an illegitimate baby with Fingersmith - a big fat diamond of a book' Erin Kelly

'The strong, determined and memorable female characters pull you into their web of intrigue' Jennifer Saint

'Fun, fast-paced and totally immersive, The Housekeepers is a rare jewel worth coveting' Emma Stonex

'A rollicking romp of a book, tinged with fury, sadness and mischievous delight' Claire North

'Anyone who relishes a good party gone wrong - will devour this' Sarah Penner

'I cannot tell you how much fun you'll have with this book. A riotous, explosive mashup of Bridgerton and the Ocean's films, with perfectly drawn characters. Glorious' Bobby Palmer

'I'll miss these resourceful, cunning ladies, the strength of their sisterhood and their collective pursuit of freedom. I badly needed them to win and cheered myself hoarse' Chikodili Emelumadu

(P) 2023 Headline Publishing Group Ltd©2023 Alex Hay Historical Historical Fiction Victorian Women's Fiction Fiction Mystery

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Critic reviews

This is the perfect holiday read
This twisty heist caper is a delightfully mischievous debut
Downton meets Ocean's 8
A page-turning delight from beginning to end
Tremendously fun
A brilliantly entertaining tale of revenge, with fabulous characters - this is a riotous underworld adventure
This Edwardian heist story is such a fun read!
Hay brings a lively tempo and an elegant wit to this zippy thriller that is also a social commentary on the plight of the powerless
Wildly entertaining . . . an irresistible, deliciously audacious premise
All stars
Most relevant
too much waffle at times for me, and could be hard to follow due to use of innuendo. but in all a good and interesting story.

I think this would be great adapted for television

great idea, well read.

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A really fabulous nook - thoroughly enjoyed it - very unusual - I would highly recommend it - Enjoy

Fantastic book

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I’d read one of Alex Hay’s other books so knew what a treat they are. The story exudes women power and the descriptions of sentiments and characters are fanciful. It’s a read that cheers you up and takes you away from the everyday chores into fantastical world of a heist planned and executed against the fanciest house on Park Lane at the beginning of the last century.

Loved it!

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Loved the story, gripping, with twists and a great variety of characters and personalities.
The performance of the novel was excellent.

The Housekeepers

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Enjoyed the story but wasn’t grabbed by it as much as I had hoped. Overall average

A bit more hype than is due

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