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yippers's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
cinderthemoon25's review against another edition
Just want feeling the plot enough
swestlake's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
hattea404's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.75
A good heist novel, good cast of characters, fast paced plot
graham_greene_lantern's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
dianaisnotmyrealname's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
katykelly's review
4.0
Servants are doing it for themselves.
It's a big con/magic trick of a plot: revenge on the wealthy by attempting to empty the house from around them during a party.
A housekeeper is dismissed from a very well-to-do Mayfair property. Mrs King is not about to take this lying down, no matter how quietly she leaves. With contacts, promise of payment and organisation, she's going to surround herself with allies, infiltrate the house, and hopefully steal every single item from her employer during the ball of the season.
Can it be done? And just what does everyone have to hide, or seek vengeance for?
A small group of strong female characters, with backstories and pluck. A gradually revealed set of motivations brings empathy, and every reader will want to know just how the women are going to achieve their ambitious endgame.
Very enjoyable as an audiobook, clear demarcation for characters and tension abounds as the night of the ball draws ever closer. One I'd want to see on a screen.
With thanks to Netgalley for providing a sample audio copy.
It's a big con/magic trick of a plot: revenge on the wealthy by attempting to empty the house from around them during a party.
A housekeeper is dismissed from a very well-to-do Mayfair property. Mrs King is not about to take this lying down, no matter how quietly she leaves. With contacts, promise of payment and organisation, she's going to surround herself with allies, infiltrate the house, and hopefully steal every single item from her employer during the ball of the season.
Can it be done? And just what does everyone have to hide, or seek vengeance for?
A small group of strong female characters, with backstories and pluck. A gradually revealed set of motivations brings empathy, and every reader will want to know just how the women are going to achieve their ambitious endgame.
Very enjoyable as an audiobook, clear demarcation for characters and tension abounds as the night of the ball draws ever closer. One I'd want to see on a screen.
With thanks to Netgalley for providing a sample audio copy.