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The Queen of Fives
a gripping historical mystery with a thrilling twist
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"Imagine Bridgerton crossed with Hustle (only 10 times better!)" "Scoundrously entertaining, I loved everything about it" "One major plot twist had me actually shouting at the book" "Fast-paced, witty and fun" "Be prepared to read fully into the night" Nothing is quite as it seems in...
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Twisty and compelling new historical fiction from the author of THE HOUSEKEEPERS in which London's most talented con woman has five days to lift a fortune from the richest family in England.
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"Imagine Bridgerton crossed with Hustle (only 10 times better!)"
"Scoundrously entertaining, I loved everything about it"
"One major plot twist had me actually shouting at the book"
"Fast-paced, witty and fun"
"Be prepared to read fully into the night"
Nothing is quite as it seems in Victorian high society, in the vibrant and twisty new novel from the author of The Housekeepers.
"Sheer delight from start to finish" Janice Hallett
"Hay keeps the pages turning and the reader guessing" The Times
"As fiendishly clever as its characters" Jennie Godfrey
SHE PLAYS BY HER OWN RULES.
Few can know the mysterious woman called the Queen of Fives. A talented hustler in silk and furs, she tricks fortunes from unscrupulous men with five signature moves. Masquerading as a wealthy debutante, Quinn Le Blanc has five days to win the hand of the most eligible duke in England - and disappear with the family riches.
BUT HAS SHE MET HER MATCH?
As Quinn targets the corrupt, charismatic Kendals, a stranger watches her from the shadows. Soon a dangerous game begins to play out within the grand drawing rooms and lavish balls of London's high society. The Kendal family all have secrets of their own, and Quinn may not have the upper hand for long...
"A dangerous game... delivered with fabulous aplomb" Daily Mail
"Audacious, cunning, quick-witted" Louise Candlish
"A period piece, a full-throttle thriller and a masterclass in characterisation - historical fiction doesn't get more exciting than this" Erin Kelly
"A fabulous mix of Victorian skullduggery and high society, full of twists that keep you turning the pages" Katy Watson
Praise for The Housekeepers:
"The perfect holiday read" Guardian
"Punch-the-air good" Kiran Millwood Hargrave
"Delightfully mischievous" The Times
"Imagine Ocean's 8 had an illegitimate baby with Fingersmith" Erin Kelly
"Impressive" Sunday Times
"Kept me hooked 'til the last page" Jennifer Saint
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781035414338
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 July 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Headline Review
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 42.0mm
Width: 136.0mm
Height: 204.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 416
About the Author
Alex Hay is a bestselling author based in London. His debut novel The Housekeepers was a Waterstones Thriller Book of the Month and a Paperback of the Year. He is also the author of The Queen of Fives, which was published to great acclaim. Alex grew up in Cambridge and Cardiff and now lives near Crystal Palace with his husband. He is currently working on his next novel, The Midnight Guests.
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The Housekeepers
'Delightfully mischievous' THE TIMES 'A rip-roaring tale of revenge' DAILY MAIL 'Flawless, lawless fun' KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE ---------- UPSTAIRS, MADAM IS PLANNING THE PARTY OF THE SEASON. All eyes are on the grandest house in Mayfair as the countdown to their lavish summer ball begins. Everything must be perfect. But with the chandeliers gleaming and the cellars stocked, loyal housekeeper...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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Welcome to the Hotel Artemis - and an opening night to remember. The White Lotus meets Peaky Blinders in this page-turning new mystery from the bestselling author of The Housekeepers. 'Wildly entertaining, twisty, and elegant (with a modern twist)... Alex Hay is a rare talent' WILL DEAN 'The bold, brash and unashamedly devious women are pure delight' JESSICA BULL 'A...Paperback$3799Unit price /UnavailableOut 8 Sep 2026Pre-order -
The Queen of Fives
Nothing is quite as it seems in Victorian high society, in the twisty and original new novel from the author of The Housekeepers... 'Sheer delight from start to finish' Janice Hallett 'Audacious, cunning, quick-witted' Louise Candlish 'As fiendishly clever as its characters' Jennie Godfrey They whisper her name in every corner of town. The lady with a hundred faces, a...PaperbackSold Out
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