The Household by Stacey Halls is a gripping novel set in 1840s Manchester, inspired by real-life asylums for “fallen women.” It follows two main characters: Grace, a teenager from a troubled home, and Mrs. Victoria Maynard, the woman who runs The Household—a moral reform institution. As secrets and power struggles unfold within its locked walls, the line between savior and jailer blurs. Themes of autonomy, social control, and redemption run deep in this atmospheric historical thriller. Reviews “Haunting, heartfelt, and powerfully feminist, The Household is Stacey Halls at her most compelling.” – Sunday Times “Richly layered and unputdownable, a triumph of historical storytelling.” – The Observer
Book Title: The Household – Stacey HallsBook Genre: Contemporary, CMT, Psychological Fiction, Historical FictionISBN: 9781838776817Number of Pages: 400Publishing Date: February 15, 2024
