Author(s): Alex Hay

Fiction

'Punch-the-air good, this is the Edwardian heist novel you never knew you needed. Flawless, lawless fun' Kiran Millwood Hargrave, bestselling author of The Mercies

'Deliciously clever... Prepare to grow hungrier for justice with every page you turn' Nina de Gramont, bestselling author of The Christie Affair

Mayfair, 1905. The grandest house on Park Lane has just dismissed its housekeeper.All manner of treasures lie behind the pillared doors - and scandalous secrets too. With the event of the season looming, nothing must go wrong.

But what no one knows is that Mrs King will be back at Park Lane on the night of the ball. She has an audacious plan in mind... and knows just who to recruit to help her clean up.

Housekeeper. Sewing maid. Kitchen girl. Thief. Never underestimate the women downstairs. IT'S YOUR HOUSE. BUT IT'S THEIR RULES.

Dazzling, stylish and wildly entertaining, The Housekeepers lets loose an outlandish alliance of women you'll never forget.

'Imagine Ocean's 8 had an illegitimate baby with Fingersmith - a big fat diamond of a book' Erin Kelly

'Kept me hooked 'til the last page. The strong, determined and memorable female characters pull you into their web of intrigue' Jennifer Saint

'Fun, fast-paced and totally immersive, The Housekeepers is a rare jewel worth coveting' Emma Stonex'A rollicking romp of a book, tinged with fury, sadness and mischievous delight' Claire North

'Anyone who relishes a good party gone wrong - will devour this' Sarah Penner

'I cannot tell you how much fun you'll have with this book. A riotous, explosive mashup of Bridgerton and the Ocean's films, with perfectly drawn characters. Glorious' Bobby Palmer

'I'll miss these resourceful, cunning ladies, the strength of their sisterhood and their collective pursuit of freedom. I badly needed them to win and cheered myself hoarse' Chikodili Emelumadu