The Household: Signed Edition
Hardback Published on: 11/04/2024
Price: £16.99
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A welcome return.
Urania Cottage, formed and built to help the formation of habits of firmness and self-restraint to promote good industry, temper, propriety of conduct, tru... READ MORE
Victorian Drama
If you are looking for a good historical fiction, not too heavy, then this is the one for you.
Based on a charitable institute set up by Angela Burdett-... READ MORE
A brilliant read!
Actual rating 4.5.
No surprises here, another brilliant read from Stacey Halls! Made even more fascinating by the fact that it’s based on true history, ... READ MORE
Beautiful historical fiction at its best!
The Household is a beautiful, captivating and compelling historical fiction novel set in London and is inspired from real figures from the 19th century. It... READ MORE
Synopsis
From the Sunday Times bestseller and winner of the Women's Prize Futures Award, the captivating, highly anticipated new novel, inspired by real historical figures and events.
In a quiet house in the countryside outside London, the finishing touches are being made to welcome a group of young women. The house and its location are top secret, its residents unknown to one another, but the girls have one thing in common: they are fallen. Offering refuge for prostitutes, petty thieves and the destitute, Urania Cottage is a second chance at life - but how badly do they want it?
Meanwhile, a few miles away in a Piccadilly mansion, millionairess Angela Burdett-Coutts, one of the benefactors of Urania Cottage, makes a discovery that leaves her cold: her stalker of 10 years has been released from prison. As the women's worlds collide in ways they could never have expected, they will discover that freedom always comes at a price.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd
- ISBN: 2928377245122
- Number of pages: 400
- Dimensions: 242 x 165 x 37 mm
- Weight: 622g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allAn excellent foray into unknown London history
I'm a big supporter of Stacey - we have successfully launched both the Familiars and the Foundling when they first came out, and I stayed close to her writ... READ MORE
Well written historical fiction
This is the first novel of Stacey Halls' that I've read and I must say I very much enjoyed it. I knew nothing about the charitable endeavour of Dickens and... READ MORE
A classic Victorian novel
This book has everything you’ll ever need from a classic Victorian novel. Mistaken identity, opium dens, thievery, debauchery and a group of women trying t... READ MORE
A readable and engaging, albeit surface level, period drama
3.5
This book isn’t quite sure what it wants to do: so it tries to do everything. We’ve got loads of characters, plot lines, themes, and threads. For a ... READ MORE
Captivating
Angela Burdett-Coutts was a philanthropist in the Victorian era with a passion for education for all. This fictional story involves her, alongside the more... READ MORE
Another great read
Another great read by Stacey Halls. Her previous books were brilliant, embracing historical fiction and this one was no exception
An incredible story of strong women and chosen family!
Usually, historical fiction doesn’t tickle my fancy. I love history and I love books but the characters in this genre of novels fall flat for me and, despi... READ MORE
Very Atmospheric
Stacey Halls writes such good books and this is another hit with me. A great sense of time and place with the atmosphere of early Victorian London almost t... READ MORE
Good intentions
1847 and the novelist Charles Dickens has partnered with a philanthropic rich young women to set up a house in Shepherds Bush to rehabilitate female prison... READ MORE
A truly captivating and riveting read!
‘Life is a balance sheet of who you have in your life and who you’ve lost. And very often they aren’t fairly weighted’
"The Household," is a real treat ... READ MORE
Absolutely BRILLIANT… Stacey Halls does it again
The Household by Stacey Halls ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Another great book from this author. Historical Fiction. Set in Dickensian London, Urania Cottage is a home for ‘... READ MORE
Well researched and beautifully written
This is a well researched and beautifully written historical novel based in London in 1847. It provides a glimpse of different social classes, the challeng... READ MORE
Captivating historical novel
After reading previous Stacey Halls novels I had high hopes for her newest book, The Household, and I was not disappointed.
The book was heavily researche... READ MORE
Dickensian
This is one of those books that you want to google right away on things you read... in a good way. It‘s enlightening. I have to admit, that I had no previ... READ MORE
An atmospheric page turner
In 1847 a home for “ homeless women “ was established in Shepherds Bush by Charles Dickens and financed by his friend Angela Burdett-Coutts. This novel exp... READ MORE
Enjoyable
I really enjoyed The Familiars, a previous book by the author and was looking forward to reviewing this book.
The House Hold is the third book that I ha... READ MORE
Atmospheric and inviting
Set in 1847, Urania Cottage provides a refuge and safe haven, a second chance at life for a group of previously criminalised young women.
Based on real... READ MORE
Hopeful and heartbreaking
I’ve read all of Stacey Halls’ books and was delighted when I was given the opportunity to read this one in advance of publication.
Based on real figure... READ MORE
Amazing
I love Stacey Halls novels so when I saw she had a new book I requested it without even reading the synopsis.
The Household is set in 1847 London and i... READ MORE
Historically the precariousness of women in society
Charles Dickens famous writer , in tandem with an acquaintance a rich benefactor keen to be involved in charity work begin a social experiment to house fal... READ MORE
interesting read
I always look forward to discovering a new author, and haven't read any of Ms Halls previous books so was looking forward to this one. She will definitely... READ MORE
Stacey Halls never disappoints
This beautifully researched story, set in the nineteenth century, follows the fortunes of several young girls fallen on hard times, who live in a community... READ MORE
Loved It
I really enjoyed this book and learned a lot as I didn't realise that it is based around fact
It is set in the late 1800s and Charles Dickens along with ... READ MORE
Wonderfully immersive
As always you become fully immersed in the world that Stacey Halls has created. The Household is a book full of characters which can take a little time to ... READ MORE
Fabulous read
Stacey Halls has to be one of my all time favourite authors and I've always found here novels to be very well researched and absolutely engrossing. The Ho... READ MORE
A captivating, emotional tale of friendship courage and determination.
The Household is a wonderful novel based on fact and given a very human treatment. The story of Urania Cottage and its inhabitants is fascinating, not leas... READ MORE
A must read!
"What they need more than any of that is our faith in them, love and patience and a foundation upon which they may build their lives."
Urania Cottage is... READ MORE
Stacey Hall has done it again!!
The Household is set in London in 1847 and tells the story of a group of fallen women given a second chance through life in Urania Cottage in London, the r... READ MORE
Wonderful characters
I'm a big fan of historical novels and Stacey Halls is one of my favourite authors in the genre. The Household is a richly detailed slice of London history... READ MORE
My favourite Stacey Halls novel
This is my favourite of Stacey Halls's books so far (although I haven't yet read The Foundling)! A really good work of historical fiction, it tells the sto... READ MORE
An engrossing read!
I was sent an advance proof copy of The Household by Stacey Halls to read and review by NetGalley. I loved this book! It has some fantastic characters th... READ MORE
Great historical fiction
This story is set in 1847 and around a house outside of London called Urania Cottage. The cottage offers a second chance for young girls who are chosen to... READ MORE
Interesting historical fiction
This was not my usual choice of reading material but I was pleasantly surprised.
It is an interesting historical story about a house set up by Charles Dic... READ MORE
Stacey Halls' best book so far!
Urania Cottage is a small house on the outskirts of London, for "fallen women", set up by Angela Burdett-Coutts and some benefactors, eg Dickens. The House... READ MORE
A great historical page turner
Stacey Halls fails to disappoint in this her latest historical novel. I was gripped from the opening paragraph and could not put the book down. She had me... READ MORE
Victorian romp of house for fallen women
A thoroughly good read, beautifully written and with a cast of interesting and endearing characters - an absolute joy, even the villain of the piece has re... READ MORE
Brilliant book
I have enjoyed Stacey Halls previous novels and this one was no exception. Taking its inspiration from real historical events and figures, andded another l... READ MORE
Historical, feminist fiction
An excellent, page-turner of a book.
This story chronicles the lives of fallen women, or unlucky women in other words who have had hard lives and strugg... READ MORE
An excellent novel
Stacey Halls has always been one of my favourite authors, and The Household may be her best yet. The atmosphere created is amazing, the characters, especia... READ MORE
Excellent
The first advance copy of a novel I ever read was Mrs England by Stacey Halls and I loved it. And this is no different. I've now read all her novels and co... READ MORE
A Dickensian Delight
The History: in 1846 the famous novelist, Charles Dickens, and his friend, Angela Burdett-Coutts, determined to found an asylum for rehabilitating fallen w... READ MORE
Return to Dickensian London
The Household by Stacey Halls
It’s Dickensian London, where Angela Coutts, Society Lady, together with members of a committee of do-gooders,set up Urani... READ MORE
Fantastic historical novel
In 1847 the famed Angela Burdett Courts of the banking fame is busy constructing an experimental "Safe house."
Alongside Charles Dickens
they run a house... READ MORE
A great read
This was a fascinating book set in Victorian London at a half-way house called Urania Cottage where 'fallen women' coming out of prison are given a second ... READ MORE
Fabulous new Stacy Halls book based on historical facts and characters. I loved it!
I was introduced to Stacy Hall's books by our Reading Group choice of The Foundling and really enjoyed it; I was therefore delighted to be given the opport... READ MORE
A Beautiful Historical Novel, Perfect For Fans Of 'Call The Midwife'
’Before she goes to bed, she looks back at the handsome instrument, silent for so long, wondering how it is that, though everybody has left her, she is the... READ MORE
Another beautiful story from Stacey Halls
The Household is set loosely around the real life story of Urania Cottage, a small house in the countryside set up by Charles Dickens to give a second chan... READ MORE
Highly Recommended
A captivating historical story set in Victorian London. Stacey Halls has produced another superb well-written book. The characters of the girls are so en... READ MORE
Captivating
WOW! My first book by Stacey Halls and her others have not been put on my to be read pile.
This was such a good read, it was historical and felt fact... READ MORE
Wonderful characters
I'm a big fan of historical novels and Stacey Halls is one of my favourite authors in the genre. The Household is a richly detailed slice of London history... READ MORE
A brilliant read
Stacey Halls has done it again! Her classic style of combining real events with fiction never disappoints, and The Households presents a host of beautifull... READ MORE
Dark and compelling
Angela Burdett Coutts is a member of the famous banking family.
So with spare time and excess funds she and Charles Dickens funded Urania House, a place w... READ MORE
One for your historical shelf
Stacey Hall can sure knock out some fascinating thrilling superbly preformed characterisation of books that keep me totally enthralled, invested and entert... READ MORE
I liked it.
The household by Stacey Hall is an historical fiction novel that takes us to 17th century England to Urania cottage. It is written in present-tense third p... READ MORE
Loved It
I really enjoyed this book and learned a lot as I didn't realise that it is based around fact
It is set in the late 1800s and Charles Dickens along with ... READ MORE
Gripping, based on a real facility.
Urania Cottage was a real place, established by Charles Dickens and Angela Burnett Coutts, for ‘fallen’ women to learn to be a servant, as well as being ta... READ MORE
Riveting Historical Fiction
I enjoyed this latest historical fiction much more than the last two of Stacey Hall's novels. I'd say it's purely personal taste.
The Household refers t... READ MORE
Dickensian Delight
I was lucky enough to receive a copy of The Household, the latest book by Stacey Halls (The Familiars, The Foundling, Mrs England). The book is set in 1847... READ MORE
Enjoyable Factual Fiction
The Household is the first novel I have read by Stacey Halls, but I would definitely read more as I thoroughly enjoyed it.
The book is fictional but, I w... READ MORE
Fascinating characters
This isn’t my usual genre so it took a bit more effort to read but that said the language is very approachable for a historical novel which made such a dif... READ MORE
4*
I have loved Stacey Halls’s writing since I first read “The Familiars”, and her latest offering “The Household” did not disappoint. I really enjoyed delvin... READ MORE
Excellent Victorian fiction
An excellent read a brilliant balance between historical fiction and a who-done-it style mystery.
A particular draw for me was the specific period that w... READ MORE
Halls does not disappoint
The author of 'The Familiars' and 'The Foundling', Stacey Halls does not disappoint with her latest offering set in 1847 London. A wonderfully rich and des... READ MORE
Truly captivating
Having read all of Stacey Halls previous books I knew I'm going to love this one. Straight form the beginning you are being transported in time to 1800s Lo... READ MORE
Very enjoyable
I really enjoyed this book. I am a fan of history and historical fiction and this book did not disappoint. I had read this author’s previous book and so I ... READ MORE
Recommended
A powerful, well plotted and intriguing historical fiction that mixes history and fiction telling the story of women of all station of life.
The fallen an... READ MORE
Loved it!
I love a good historical fiction novel and Stacey Halls knows exactly how to write one, I’ve read her previous books and every time I’ve fell in love with ... READ MORE
really enjoyed it
I enjoyed this one! It took me a bit to get into it due to the amount of characters and then I was super invested. A bunch of strong women doing their best... READ MORE
A Fascinating Historical Novel
Thank you to NetGalley and Manilla Press for sending me this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.
The Household by Stacey Halls is b... READ MORE
A beautiful Dickensian novel
This is the first book that I have read by Stacey Halls. This story is based on fact which I believe makes it even more interesting. It follows the journe... READ MORE
A historical fiction masterpiece
Thank you Bonnie Books and Stacey Halls for this advanced readers' copy of The Household in exchange for an honest review.
This is a fantastic historic... READ MORE
An interesting read based on historic events
Author Stacey Halls has just made it on my ‘favourite authors’ lists with The Household, the second of her books I have read which is set in Victorian Engl... READ MORE
This lady never writes a bad story
In London in 1847 a new social experiment is being set up by Charles Dickens and Angela Burdett Coutts of Coutts bank.
They are enlisting and training fal... READ MORE
Fascinating story
Stacey Halls is a favourite author of mine and "The Household" is an excellent addition to her growing catalogue. I was unaware of Urania Cottage social e... READ MORE
A captivating read
I really enjoyed this historical novel. I have read others by Stacey Halls and equally enjoyed this one.
Urania Cottage is a charitable project involvi... READ MORE
Fabulous fallen women
A fabulous historical novel set in Dickensian London, indeed featuring the great man himself.
We are introduced to the “fallen women” who have been given... READ MORE
Good historical fiction based on fact
The next novel from Stacy Halls, who is fast becoming one of the biggest names in historical fiction after recent successes with The Foundling and Mrs Engl... READ MORE
A captivating piece of women’s historical fiction
A place for fallen women, Urania Cottage is the backdrop to this captivating and thrilling story of women dealing with hardships and attempting to build ne... READ MORE
I loved it!
I love a good historical fiction novel and Stacey Halls knows exactly how to write one, I’ve read her previous books and every time I’ve fell in love with ... READ MORE
Interesting and insightful exploration of Victorian female liberation
The Household tells the story of Urania Cottage, a new enterprise set up by author Charles Dickens and Heiress of Coutt’s bank, Angela Burdett-Coutts. Home... READ MORE
Mesmerising book
Mesmerising book.
Urania Cottage in Shepherds Bush is being kitted out, everything brand new for the purpose of the young girls who will move into there... READ MORE
A Dickensian Delight
History: Charles Dickens, the famous novelist, and Angela Burdett-Coutts, the heiress of Coutts bank, open the doors of Urania Cottage, offering fallen wom... READ MORE
Another great book from Stacey Halls
I loved Stacey Hall’s previous novels and have been looking forward to The Household. This historical novel is based in 1847 and has been very well researc... READ MORE
Marvellous
Thank you to the author and publisher for the chance to read an ARC of The Household, in exchange for an honest review. This one’s a stunner., a captivatin... READ MORE
19th century throwback
The Household takes the reader back almost 180 years to 1847 and a quiet house in the countryside outside London called Urania Cottage, where the finishing... READ MORE
Dark and Mysterious
The Household by Stacey Halls is the third book that I have read by this author and like the other two it's an interesting and compelling read about a hist... READ MORE
Based on true history
More a rating of 4.45 due to the issue with so many characters which is stated below.
The cover artwork is really beautiful and is what drew me in initi... READ MORE
A beautifully written historical fiction
Thank you Netgalley, Stacey Halls and Bonnier Books UK for the eArc of The Household.
This is a beautifully written historical fiction surrounding a hal... READ MORE
A a treat for lovers of historical fiction, and a great read
London, 1847. Thanks to Charles Dickens and a group of benefactors, Urania Cottage, a quiet house in the countryside outside London, is set to welcome its ... READ MORE
Fascinating
I found this so interesting that I was compelled to go and look up how much of this story was true after reading it and to learn the historical basis for t... READ MORE
Lost in the Shadows of Victorian London
Dive into the bustling streets of 1847 London with Stacey Halls' spellbinding novel, "The Household." Picture this: a quiet countryside house, its location... READ MORE
Like a door to the past
I feel so lucky to have got an early copy of the latest Stacey Halls – what a privilege and what a treat! I’ve read 2 of her previous books and loved both ... READ MORE
Fascinating historical fiction
I found this so interesting that I was compelled to go and look up how much of this story was true after reading it and to learn the historical basis for t... READ MORE
Outstanding historical fiction
I’ve loved all of Stacey Hall’s books and this one certainly didn’t disappoint. The Household is set in London and surrounds the (true) story of Urania Cot... READ MORE
Historical fiction with a sprinkle of reality
If Stacey Halls writes it, I'm going to read it. Easily one of my favourite historical fiction authors. Charles Dickens is a side character in this book wh... READ MORE
Brilliant!
Having read The Familiars, I was intrigued to read another of Stacey Halls's historical books, and The Household did not disappoint.
With a base planted i... READ MORE
Interesting concept for an historical novel
I thought this book was a little slow going at first although the story picked up towards the end. I had no knowledge that Charles Dickens was involved wit... READ MORE
Easy to read, well researched. A winner!
The Household is based on Charles Dickens house for 'fallen women's in Shepherd's Bush named Urania Cottage. This was funded by Angela Coutts a very rich s... READ MORE
Beautifully written
From the minute you open this book you are welcomed into the Household. The writing is so beautiful and the characters so real that you feel part of their... READ MORE
Great interesting read
The Household by Stacey Halls is the first book from the author that I have read, and I really enjoyed it. I will be reading more from this author.
The st... READ MORE
Absolutely brilliant
I absolutely devoured The Household by Stacey Halls. It is a brilliant read, with twists and turns and interesting characters.
The story intermingled se... READ MORE
Dickensian England Revisited
Dickensian London, Coutts bank, 'fallen' women and Urania Cottage. The backdrop to this story is that of real life; Dickens did indeed help to found Urania... READ MORE
This is a wonderfully told and fully involving story.
Contemporary readers, familiar with the stories of Charles Dickens, will know that mid-nineteenth century England did not look upon women as remotely equal... READ MORE
Compelling, but tantalising story
I have thoroughly enjoyed Ms Hall’s three previous novels and was looking forward to reading this one. It is a fictionalised story of some of the women who... READ MORE
A gripping historical novel
‘The Households’ tells the story of the inhabitants, employees and the benefactress of Urania Cottage, a home set up by the wealthy Angela Coutts for unfor... READ MORE
A great story of women, friendship and overcoming adversity
This mesmerising story held my attention from start to finish. I love it when you learn about a period in history while reading a novel, and with this boo... READ MORE
Dickensian home for wayward girls
I have already read all of Stacey Halls’ previous books, The Familiars, The Foundling and Mrs England. I loved them all and so I was excited to receive an ... READ MORE
a remarkable woman in alliance with a famous author
This book covers a quite remarkable slice of history. The main feature is a home that was set up by Angela Burdett-Coutts and Charles Dickens for the refo... READ MORE
Fascinating historical fiction
I found this so interesting that I was compelled to go and look up how much of this story was true after reading it and to learn the historical basis for t... READ MORE
Full of thrills, mystery and intrigue
This is the first Stacey Halls book I've read, and I'm going to be going back for more - this was brilliant!
Based on real events in the mid 19th centur... READ MORE
Fabulous
Another triumph from Stacey Halls; rich in historical atmosphere and detail, with a medley of likeable, and, not so likeable characters this is a fabulous ... READ MORE
Fantastic historical drama
I really enjoyed this historical drama. Based loosely on the real life story of Charles Dickens’ home for fallen women, the girls living in the eponymous h... READ MORE
A thoroughly professional book
Yes, you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but nevertheless, covers are important. This book impresses on first sight, with its deep red and gold dust c... READ MORE
Very good and interesting
Really enjoying reading this book from Stacey Halls. It is my second book of hers since reading The Foundling. I have only got halfway through, but is ve... READ MORE
Historically Interesting
Based on a true story was Interesting from a historical point of view.
Lots of characters, lots of possible plots but for me nothing really comes together... READ MORE
A well-researched historical novel.
I found this an immediately engaging, easy to read and page-turning story. Having read ‘Charles Dickens: A Life’ by Claire Tomalin, I was already aware of ... READ MORE
Tilly5
Really enjoyed reading this book
Have read all her books now couldn't put this down enjoyed every page detail brilliant author
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