By: Alex Hay

The night of London’s grandest ball, a bold group of women downstairs launch a daring revenge heist against the house that employs them in this dazzling historical novel about power, gender, and class for fans ofThe Lost ApothecaryandThe Christie Affair

The night of London’s grandest ball, a bold group of women downstairs launch a daring revenge heist against Mayfair society in this dazzling historical novel about power, gender, and class

Mrs. Kingis no ordinary housekeeper. Born into a world of con artists and thieves, shes made herself respectable, running the grandest home in Mayfair. The place is packed with treasures, a glittering symbol of wealth and power, but dark secrets lurk in the shadows.

When Mrs. King is suddenly dismissed from her position, she recruits an eclectic group of women to join her in 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. Kings predecessor, with her own desire for vengeance.

Their plan? On the night of the houses highly anticipated costume ballset to be the most illustrious of the yearthey will rob it of its every possession, right under the noses of the distinguished guests and their elusive heiress host. But theres one thing Mrs. King wants even more than money: the truth. And shell run any risk to get it