The Housekeepers by Alex Hay

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DOWNSTAIRS, THE SERVANTS ARE PLOTTING THE HEIST OF THE CENTURY.

When Mrs King, 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.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

“The Housekeepers” by Alex Hay promises an audacious heist orchestrated by a group of disgruntled servants seeking revenge. The blurb sets the stage for a thrilling tale of betrayal, scheming, and redemption. However, my personal experience with the book left me feeling somewhat disconnected.

The plot, while initially engaging, seemed to lose its way along the journey. The characters, each with their unique motivations and backgrounds, failed to fully capture my empathy. The black-market queen, the desperate actress, the dreaming seamstress, and Mrs. King’s predecessor presented an intriguing ensemble, but their development felt lacking, and their interactions seemed forced at times.

The heist itself, a central element of the story, didn’t unfold as seamlessly or as suspensefully as I had hoped. The execution lacked the tension and clever twists that one would expect from a tale of this nature. The promised revenge felt diluted, and the climax failed to deliver the anticipated punch.

On a positive note, the portrayal of the setting, particularly the opulence and secrets of Park Lane, added a layer of richness to the narrative. The concept of the servants banding together for retribution against their former employers held immense potential, but the execution left much to be desired.

In the end, “The Housekeepers” is a mixed bag – a promising premise that struggles to find its footing. While some readers may appreciate the historical setting and the idea of servants turning the tables on their employers, those seeking a tightly woven heist narrative with well-developed characters might find themselves wanting.

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