The Maid’s Room

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What to expect

For 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.

Set in the blistering heat of Singapore, THE MAID'S ROOM follows the lives of two Filipina maids - sisters Dolly and Tala who are working hard to send money back home, and British ex-pat Jules who has left her job as a midwife to move to Singapore with husband David.

Told with humour, heart-breaking detail about daily life as a maid, and with an exhilarating spirit that is ultimately uplifting, this book will resonate with anyone who has struggled to have their voice heard.

(P)2017 Hodder & Stoughton Limited

Critics Review

  • A modern-day The Help

    Emerald Street
  • Passionate . . . This powerful novel is pretty bleak, but there are sunny patches and plenty of breezy satire. 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
  • A beautifully written and deeply moving 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. Genuinely excellent. *****

    Heat
  • Heartbreaking but uplifting read

    Candis
  • A brilliant and eye-opening read

    Prima
  • It’s informative, but there’s a darned good story 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. It’s a book to read and then read again so that you can appreciate all the nuances.

    The Book Bag

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