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Description: The Housekeepers by Alex Hay A riotous historical heist, introducing an extraordinary alliance of women youll never forget... FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description **Alex Hays page-turning new historical mystery, The Queen of Fives, is available to pre-order now**Delightfully mischievous THE TIMES A rip-roaring tale of revenge DAILY MAILFlawless, lawless fun KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE---------- UPSTAIRS, MADAM IS PLANNING THE PARTY OF THE SEASON. All eyes are on the grandest house in Mayfair as the countdown to their lavish summer ball begins. Everything must be perfect. But with the chandeliers gleaming and the cellars stocked, loyal housekeeper Mrs King is suddenly dismissed. DOWNSTAIRS, THE SERVANTS ARE PLOTTING THE HEIST OF THE CENTURY. As the clock strikes twelve on the night of the ball, Mrs King will return to strip the house of its riches - right under the nose of her former employer. And she knows just who to recruit to pull off the impossible: a bold alliance of women with nothing left to lose and every reason for revenge.***READER REVIEWS***Trust me, this ones a must-have for your summer holidayThis WILL be in my top reads this year. I loved every page Reading should be like this, pure pleasureClever, smart, fast-paced with a dash of wry humour ----------PRAISE FOR THE HOUSEKEEPERS Imagine Oceans 8 had an illegitimate baby with Fingersmith - a big fat diamond of a book Erin KellyA glamorous historical heist Prima Kept me hooked til the last page Jennifer Saint Hays ambitious debut combines a memorable ensemble cast with a panoramic portrait of Victorian London Mail on Sunday Meet the most likeable group of criminals since Robin Hoods merry men Nina de GramontA page-turning delight Red Hell hath no fury like a housekeeper scorned . . . this novel is unputdownable House Beautiful Author Biography Alex Hay grew up 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 is a graduate of the Curtis Brown Write Your Novel course. The Housekeepers is his debut novel and won the Caledonia Novel Award 2022. Alex lives with his husband in South East London Review This is the perfect holiday read * Guardian *This twisty heist caper is a delightfully mischievous debut * The Times *Downton meets Oceans 8 * Grazia *A page-turning delight from beginning to end * Red *Tremendously fun * i Paper *A brilliantly entertaining tale of revenge, with fabulous characters - this is a riotous underworld adventure * Best *This Edwardian heist story is such a fun read! * Good Housekeeping *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 * Washington Post *Wildly entertaining . . . an irresistible, deliciously audacious premise * Platinum * Details ISBN147229937X Author Alex Hay Publisher Headline Publishing Group Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781472299376 Format Paperback Imprint Headline Review Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.92 Audience General Pages 448 Publication Date 2024-04-30 UK Release Date 2024-04-30 AU Release Date 2024-07-08 NZ Release Date 2024-07-08 ISBN-10 147229937X Subtitle A daring group of women risk it all in this irresistible London heist We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160713866;

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