THE HOUSEKEEPERS

Jasmine Blackborow transports listeners to 1905 London for this intriguing story of revenge and robbery. Mrs. King, housekeeper for Miss de Vries of Park Lane, is suddenly fired for supposed indiscretions. Mrs. King decides to harness her power and gathers a group of working-class women to pull off a robbery of the de Vries mansion. The catch? The robbery, intended to clear the house of all possessions, will happen during a grand masked ball with guests present. Listeners will hold their breath as Blackborow builds the tension slowly and mindfully, from the planning of the heist to the night of the ball itself. Blackborow conveys empathy for all the characters and will make listeners question what makes a hero or a villain. The boundaries are not always clear. L.M.G. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2023]