Narrator Catherine Ho portrays three Shanghai friends who represent the struggles and limitations women face in contemporary Chinese society. Jane has always been told she's ugly and is stuck in a marriage to the one person who proposed to her, hardworking Rina is overlooked for promotions due to sexism and wants to freeze her eggs, and people-pleaser Lulu feels obligated to quit her job and marry the rich bachelor who has proposed. A successful heist of Lulu's wedding money could solve all their problems--if everything goes according to plan. Ho beautifully pronounces all the names and Chinese words peppered throughout the novel. A light voice for meek Lulu, shrill for sharp-tongued Jane, and monotone for stoic Rina show Ho's ability to match the right voice to each character. S.S. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine
Lock away your valuables and put your security measures in place. When a housekeeper raised by con artists and thieves is unexpectedly dismissed from her position, she recruits a group of women to help her exact revenge, using a costume ball as cover. A daring debut that is perfect for fans of Portrait of a Thief and Ocean’s 8, The Housekeepers is a mischievous tale that will leave you cheering for this rag-tag team of thieves. Keep reading to find out what heist novels Alex Hay suggests you add to your shelves.