“Hay’s tightly woven plot unfolds at an addictive pace, and the twists come in all the right places." —Publishers Weekly
From the bestselling author of The Housekeepers comes a glossy, dark, page-turning mystery to rival The White Lotus–unfolding over twenty-four fateful hours in London's most lavish hotel.
1926. Diana Gold, owner and impresario, throws open the doors to the most opulent new hotel in London. As the champagne flows and the chandeliers shimmer, millionaires and gamblers rub shoulders with film stars and royalty.
Though, things at the Hotel Artemis aren’t quite what they seem—including the two guests Diana expects at midnight. Powerful and dangerous, they’ve dragged her from the gutter and taught her all she knows. Now Diana must take perfect care of them—unless they take care of her first.
But when a body is found in the hotel’s finest suite, the lavish opening night begins to spiral out of control. And over twenty-four fateful hours, the staff and guests of the Artemis will find out why they are really there.
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MY THOUGHTS
The Midnight Guests, a captivating historical mystery, seamlessly transitions between 1926 London and the present day. The narrative revolves around Hotel Artemis, an exclusive establishment that becomes the center of sinister activities. As the story unfolds, it becomes evident that the hotel is shrouded in an aura of mystery and intrigue, drawing readers into a world of suspense and danger.
Diana Gold has big dreams for her exclusive hotel, a high-class establishment, with the highest echelon of guests expected. The fact that it is also a place of gambling, the best of the best will have opportunity to rub shoulders with one another. There is just one suite to host the finest, but when that guest is found dead, all Diana’s hopes for her new hotel come crashing down.
With a diverse cast of captivating characters, a rich historical backdrop, and an opulent ambiance, all seamlessly woven together by a skillfully crafted plot, make The Midnight Guests an exceptional and unforgettable read.
Many thanks to Hanover Square Press and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
ALEX HAY grew up in the United Kingdom in Cambridge and Cardiff, and has been writing as long as he can remember. He studied history at the University of York, and wrote his dissertation on female power at royal courts, combing the archives for every scrap of drama and skulduggery he could find. He has worked in magazine publishing and the charity sector and lives with his husband in London. His debut, The Housekeepers won the Caledonia Novel Award, and was named a Best Book of the Summer by Reader’s Digest, The Washington Post, Good Housekeeping, Harper’s Bazaar, and others. His second novel, The Queen of Fives, publishes in January 2025. Alex lives with his husband in South East London.
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