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"The night of London's grandest ball, a bold group of women downstairs plot a daring revenge heist against Mayfair society in this dazzling historical novel about power, gender, and class Named a Best Book of Summer by The Washington Post * Good Housekeeping * Harper's Bazaar * Reader's Digest ""Rollicking fun and entirely original... Anyone who relishes a good party gone wrong will devour this."" --Sarah Penner, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Apothecary 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. ""A deliciously clever novel... You'll never have so much fun cheering on grand larceny."" --Nina de Gramont, New York Times bestselling author of The Christie Affair, a Reese's Book Club Pick *Don't miss Alex Hay's clever next novel, The Queen of Fives, in which a mysterious heiress with a secret sets her sights on London's biggest wedding of the season"

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"Advance Praise for The Housekeepers ""Rollicking fun and entirely original... Anyone who relishes a good party gone wrong will devour this."" --Sarah Penner, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Apothecary ""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, New York Times bestselling author of The Christie Affair, a Reese's Book Club Pick ""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, author of Ariadne ""If Ocean's 8 took place at a Bridgerton ball instead of the Met Gala, you'd have The Housekeepers."" --PopSugar ""Fun, fast-paced, and totally immersive, The Housekeepers is a rare jewel worth coveting. Sensational!"" --Emma Stonex, author of The Lamplighters ""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, author of He Said/She Said ""Punch-the-air good, this is the Edwardian heist novel you never knew you needed. Flawless, lawless fun."" --Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Mercies ""A rollicking romp of a book, tinged with fury, sadness and mischievous delight."" --Claire North, author of Ithaca ""[A] glittering debut.... This lighthearted romp is a treat."" --Publishers Weekly ""This wonderfully inventive story paints an authentic portrait of London society in the early 1900s and is full of shocking secrets, suspense, hidden identities, flamboyant characters, and subtle humor... Fans of historical fiction, strong female characters, and twisty, pacy thrillers will love it."" --Booklist"

Advance Praise for The Housekeepers 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, author of Ariadne 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, author of He Said/She Said

Advance Praise for The Housekeepers 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, author of Ariadne

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ALEX HAY grew up in the United Kingdom in Cambridge and Cardiff, and has been writing as long as he can remember. 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.

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