The Housekeepers: They come from nothing. But they'll leave with everything...

The Housekeepers is an Edwardian heist novel that follows Mrs. King, a housekeeper who is dismissed and recruits a team of women to help her take revenge. The book is filled with twists, turns, and memorable female characters, and is described as a "dazzling, stylish, and wildly entertaining" read.

Format: Hardback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 06 July 2023
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Hay sets a cracking pace, with plenty of twists and a great deal of fun, this is the perfect holiday read. The Guardian describes it as "delightfully mischievous," while The Times praises it as "punch-the-air good, the Edwardian heist novel you never knew you needed." Flawless, lawless fun, Kiran Millwood Hargrave's novel is a must-read for anyone who loves a good heist story.

Upstairs, Madame is planning the party of the season. Downstairs, the servants are plotting the heist of the century. When Mrs. King, the housekeeper to the most illustrious home in Mayfair, is suddenly dismissed after years of loyal service, she knows just who to recruit to help her take 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, who has been keeping the dark secrets of Park Lane far too long.

Mrs. King has an audacious plan in mind, one that will reunite her women in the depths of the house on the night of a magnificent ball - and play out right under the noses of her former employers.

They come from nothing. But they'll leave with everything.

Dazzling, stylish, and wildly entertaining, The Housekeepers lets loose an outlandish alliance of women you'll never forget. A great deal of fun, this is the perfect holiday read. The Guardian describes it as "Ocean's 8 had an illegitimate baby with Fingersmith - a big fat diamond of a book." Erin Kelly praises it as "Kept me hooked 'til the last page. The strong, determined, and memorable female characters pull you into their web of intrigue." Jennifer Saint describes it as "This Edwardian heist story is such a fun read!" Good Housekeeping prepares to grow hungrier for justice with every page you turn. Nina de Gramont, bestselling author of The Christie Affair, praises it as "a page-turning delight from beginning to end." Red calls it "a page-turning delight from beginning to end."

Weight: 644g
Dimension: 166 x 244 x 37 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472299338