I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for The Housekeepers by Alex Hay! I received a free electronic copy for honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Graydon House and Alex Hay for letting me be a part of the tour!
Author: Alex Hay
Published by: Graydon House
Released: July 4, 2023
Source: Electronic Review Copy Provided by Publisher
Synopsis: The night of London's grandest ball, a bold group of women downstairs launch a daring revenge heist against Mayfair society in this dazzling historical novel about power, gender, and class.
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…
After all, one should never underestimate the women downstairs. (Synopsis from Goodreads)
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…
After all, one should never underestimate the women downstairs. (Synopsis from Goodreads)
My Thoughts: Fun Fun Fun! A heist story set in London during the Victorian Era. I was drawn to this story just from the synopsis alone. I really liked how all the different elements of this story came together. It was a unique blend of different genres.
I definitely enjoyed my time reading this one. I'm always down for a group of thieves planning a crazy heist.
I enjoyed our cast of characters too.
This was just some good time reading. If you like heists and historical fiction, then give it a read.
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.
Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for The Housekeepers by Alex Hay! Thank you to Graydon House and Alex Hay for letting me be a part of the tour. This is an easy add to your TBR pile!
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