Book Info
Name of Book : The Housekeepers
Author : Alex Hay
Publisher : Hachette
Publication Date : July 4, 2023
No. of Pages : 368
Format : Netgalley DRC
Why did I choose the book ?
The Housekeepers by Alex Hay was offered by Random Things Tours in exchange of an honest review. And, today is my stop to post on the blog tour.
Where to get the book ?
The Housekeepers by Alex Hay is available on Amazon :
Author Introduction
Alex grew up in Cambridge and Cardiff in the United Kingdom. He studied History at the University of York and wrote his dissertation on female power at royal courts, combing the archives for every scrap of drama and skulduggery he could find. He has worked in magazine publishing and the charity sector and lives with his husband in London. THE HOUSEKEEPERS is his debut novel and won the Caledonia Novel Award 2022.
Blurb
Mrs. King is no ordinary housekeeper. Born into a world of con artists and thieves, she’s made herself respectable, running the grandest home in Mayfair. The place is packed with treasures, a glittering symbol of wealth and power, but dark secrets lurk in the shadows.
When Mrs. King is suddenly dismissed from her position, she recruits an eclectic group of women to join her in 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, with her own desire for vengeance.
Their plan? On the night of the house’s highly anticipated costume ball—set to be the most illustrious of the year—they will rob it of its every possession, right under the noses of the distinguished guests and their elusive heiress host. But there’s one thing Mrs. King wants even more than money: the truth. And she’ll run any risk to get it…
My Opinion
The Housekeepers by Alex Hay is a heist fiction drama with full of planning and action. The first few pages felt boring, and I was even thinking of leaving it. But, still wanted to give it a shot, and it turned out to be a different one. It would be my first book on heist, and I really liked it. The characters are definitely something to think about. They are professional and strong, love what they do and of course women. The plot ended totally different from what started. You need to have patience to finish the book, as it is not going to absorb you right away.
Definitely, 4 stars for the book. Thanks to Netgalley for providing me with an opportunity to be a part of the blog tour.
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