The Housekeepers
A Novel
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On the night of London's grandest ball, a bold group of women orchestrates a daring revenge heist against Mayfair society in this captivating historical novel exploring power, gender, and class. Mrs. King, an extraordinary housekeeper with roots in a world of con artists, has transformed herself into a respectable figure managing an opulent Mayfair home filled with treasures and dark secrets. After her unexpected dismissal, she enlists an eclectic team of women: a black market queen seeking retribution, an actress yearning for a breakthrough role, a seamstress aspiring for a better life, and her vengeful predecessor. Their audacious plan is to rob the house during the highly anticipated costume ball, which promises to be the most illustrious event of the year, all while eluding the watchful eyes of distinguished guests and their elusive heiress host. Yet, Mrs. King craves more than just riches; she seeks the truth and is willing to take any risk to uncover it. This tale reminds us never to underestimate the women downstairs, promising a thrilling ride filled with clever twists and unexpected camaraderie.
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The Housekeepers, Alex Hay
- Langue
- Année de publication
- 2023
- Reliure
- (souple)
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- Titre
- The Housekeepers
- Sous-titre
- A Novel
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Alex Hay
- Éditeur
- GRAYDON HOUSE BOOKS
- Publié
- 2023
- Format
- souple
- Pages
- 336
- ISBN10
- 1525805029
- ISBN13
- 9781525805028
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Thème historique, Polars, Criminalité
- Description
- On the night of London's grandest ball, a bold group of women orchestrates a daring revenge heist against Mayfair society in this captivating historical novel exploring power, gender, and class. Mrs. King, an extraordinary housekeeper with roots in a world of con artists, has transformed herself into a respectable figure managing an opulent Mayfair home filled with treasures and dark secrets. After her unexpected dismissal, she enlists an eclectic team of women: a black market queen seeking retribution, an actress yearning for a breakthrough role, a seamstress aspiring for a better life, and her vengeful predecessor. Their audacious plan is to rob the house during the highly anticipated costume ball, which promises to be the most illustrious event of the year, all while eluding the watchful eyes of distinguished guests and their elusive heiress host. Yet, Mrs. King craves more than just riches; she seeks the truth and is willing to take any risk to uncover it. This tale reminds us never to underestimate the women downstairs, promising a thrilling ride filled with clever twists and unexpected camaraderie.