{"product_id":"the-maids-room-9781473659599","title":"The Maids Room","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor readers of The Help and The Invention of Wings, a searing and sweeping debut novel that gives a new and unforgettable perspective on modern day domestic workers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA modern-day \u003ci\u003eThe Help\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e * Emerald Street *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePassionate \u003c\/b\u003e. . . This \u003cb\u003epowerful\u003c\/b\u003e novel is pretty bleak, but there are \u003cb\u003esunny patches and plenty of breezy satire\u003c\/b\u003e. It paints an unforgettable picture of how, in the here and now, some haves can treat the have-nots. You'll be rooting for feisty Tala all the way * Daily Mail *\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cb\u003ebeautifully written and deeply moving\u003c\/b\u003e novel . . . crafted with a mixture of grim detail, dark humour and poignancy, at times it's hard to believe that this book is a work of fiction. \u003cb\u003eGenuinely excellent. *****\u003c\/b\u003e * Heat *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeartbreaking but uplifting\u003c\/b\u003e read * Candis *\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cb\u003ebrilliant and eye-opening\u003c\/b\u003e read * Prima *\u003cbr\u003eIt's informative, but there's a \u003cb\u003edarned good story\u003c\/b\u003e there too. I was completely tied up in the mystery of which of the employers was writing the blog detailing all the ways you should keep your servant in check and my heart was in my mouth for Tala and Dolly on more than one occasion. \u003cb\u003eIt's a book to read and then read again\u003c\/b\u003e so that you can appreciate all the nuances. * The Book Bag *\u003cbr\u003eFiona Mitchell's debut lifts the lid on life as a female domestic worker in Singapore . . . \u003cb\u003eTouching\u003c\/b\u003e * Grazia *\u003cbr\u003eI loved\u003ci\u003e The Maid's Room\u003c\/i\u003e with its \u003cb\u003eexquisite writing\u003c\/b\u003e, married with a \u003cb\u003eshocking and powerful story line \u003c\/b\u003ethat had me \u003cb\u003egripped and moved\u003c\/b\u003e until the \u003cb\u003euplifting conclusion\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eA fascinating read\u003c\/b\u003e about survival and the strength and resilience of the human heart. * Katie Marsh, author of A LIFE WITHOUT YOU and THIS BEAUTIFUL LIFE *\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cb\u003ebeautifully written debut\u003c\/b\u003e that's both \u003cb\u003emoving and humorous\u003c\/b\u003e with characters I truly cared about.\u003cb\u003e I loved everything about it! \u003c\/b\u003e * Claire Douglas, Sunday Times bestselling author of LOCAL GIRL MISSING and LAST SEEN ALIVE *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Maid's Room\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003epulls no punches\u003c\/b\u003e in bringing home the message that migrant workers are treated shockingly, but also recognises that the women employing these maids are often living unhappy lives too, albeit in the luxury their money provides . . . there is \u003cb\u003ehumour \u003c\/b\u003ein the book and \u003cb\u003euplifting moments \u003c\/b\u003ewhich restore some faith in human nature. Essentially though this is \u003cb\u003ea book with a strong message\u003c\/b\u003e about the exploitation of migrant workers, which will leave you questioning the way the rich treat the poor. * On Magazine *\u003cbr\u003eA\u003cb\u003e fascinating, thought-provoking and sometimes heart-breaking\u003c\/b\u003e look at the wealthy ex-pat lifestyle in Singapore and the exploited women who look after the children, take care of the expensive homes and live in tiny rooms along with the cleaning supplies. * Red Magazine *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Maid's Room\u003c\/i\u003e is a book brimming with hope, kindness and humour. Sad yet joyous, shocking yet compelling. A sharp, truthful and exquisitely told tale. I loved it - I think everyone should read this book!\u003c\/b\u003e * Ronnie Turner Book Blog *\u003cbr\u003eMitchell's background in journalism gives her characters an authentic voice and the writing style is both \u003cb\u003einformative and compelling\u003c\/b\u003e. It is a book that deals with some difficult issues, but there is also \u003cb\u003eplenty of humour\u003c\/b\u003e along the way, and \u003cb\u003ea feeling of hope that makes it both heartbreaking and uplifting . . .\u003c\/b\u003e [\u003ci\u003eThe Maid's Room\u003c\/i\u003e] \u003cb\u003ehad me gripped and also opened my eyes\u003c\/b\u003e to the struggles faced by domestic workers in Singapore and around the world. * The Owl on the Bookshelf Blog *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Maid's Room \u003c\/i\u003eby Fiona Mitchell is\u003cb\u003e a stunning debut\u003c\/b\u003e, rich in detail, drawn from the shadows of modern-day slavery in Singapore . . . The \u003cb\u003eperfect read\u003c\/b\u003e for the coming winter nights. * Ruby Speechley Book Blog *\u003cbr\u003eThis is an insight into expat life that I wasn't expecting . . . \u003cb\u003eThe tone may be light, but the message is not.\u003c\/b\u003e * The Pool *\u003cbr\u003eDebut novelist Mitchell \u003cb\u003emakes a serious point\u003c\/b\u003e about the where the boundaries of modern slavery lie \u003cb\u003ebut it's also a book suffused with joyful, lighter moments\u003c\/b\u003e. Dolly and Tala are \u003cb\u003evibrantly drawn\u003c\/b\u003e and it's \u003cb\u003eso evocative\u003c\/b\u003e of the stifling humidity of the city, you'll need a shower afterwards. * Muddy Stilettos *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the moment you start reading this novel comparisons with \u003ci\u003eThe Help\u003c\/i\u003e are inevitable\u003c\/b\u003e . . . The story is \u003cb\u003ewell put together with some compelling characters\u003c\/b\u003e . . . It is a story that \u003cb\u003eneeds to be told \u003c\/b\u003eand I do hope as many people as possible read it. * Bookphace *\u003cbr\u003eThe details are \u003cb\u003eshocking\u003c\/b\u003e, but there's\u003cb\u003e laughter and inspiration \u003c\/b\u003eto be found here, too * Good Housekeeping *\u003cbr\u003eThe detail is what makes this one shine and despite the topic, it is \u003cb\u003ean exhilarating and hopeful read\u003c\/b\u003e. A promising debut * Image Magazine *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn unflinching tale of class divide hits hard\u003c\/b\u003e . . . There are parallels to \u003ci\u003eThe Help \u003c\/i\u003eby Kathryn Stockett . . . This book, though, is set in the current century, which makes the world it describes all the more \u003cb\u003eshocking\u003c\/b\u003e . . . \u003cb\u003eA great novel for book clubs\u003c\/b\u003e * Nicky Pellegrino, New Zealand Woman's Weekly *\u003cbr\u003eBritish journalist Fiona Mitchell's fiction debut plunges into the claustrophobic existence of foreign domestic workers in Singapore, but\u003cb\u003e injects these difficult stories with heart and humour\u003c\/b\u003e * Straits Times *","brand":"Hodder \u0026 Stoughton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49408805929303,"sku":"9781473659599","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781473659599.jpg?v=1730504275","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-maids-room-9781473659599","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}