The Housekeepers-by Alex Hay -Historical crime
Just after the turn of the twentieth century, Mrs King (not her real name) has been relieved of her duties as housekeeper at a property in Park Lane, Mayfair as she was found trying to enter a gentleman's quarters- another one of the staff. Mrs King has a plan and goes to see Mrs Bone to rally some more people to carry this out. She already has one person in place at the house who is now employed as a sewing maid. Her plan is to take every single valuable object from the house during a grand ball which is planned for the end of June. Can the plan be carried out without anyone discovering what is going on and will Mrs King reveal her true identity?
An Edwardian tale of intrigue and incredible planning which I'm smiling about writing this as I think about it. A very clever plot where the most intricate detail has been thought about. I liked Mrs King and the determination and steely character of Mrs Bone- both forces to be reckoned with along with Alice who comes across wonderfully. A brilliant period crime drama so very cleverly executed. A book perhaps to make you smile.
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