The Housekeepers by Alex Hay

The Housekeepers

Alex Hay

357 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction crime historical dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

The night of London's grandest ball, a bold group of women below stairs will launch the most daring heist of the century... Mrs. King is no ordinary housekeeper. Born into a world of con artists and thieves, she's made herself respectable, running...

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Community Reviews Summary of 397 reviews

Moods

mysterious 73%
adventurous 66%
tense 36%
dark 21%
funny 17%
lighthearted 16%
emotional 13%
hopeful 8%
challenging 7%
inspiring 3%
reflective 3%
sad 3%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 25%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Plot: 31% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 26%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 36% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 28%

Average rating

3.52

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