The Chambermaid's Key
Set in 1929, Rosie Ryan dreams of escaping Toronto’s rough Ward neighborhood by securing a position as a chambermaid at the prestigious Dominion Hotel. Her life takes a dangerous turn when she falls for Damien, a charismatic waiter, and becomes entangled in the dark dealings of a wealthy gangster profiting from the impending economic crash. When a friend is murdered, Rosie is thrust into a web of betrayal that threatens her very existence.
In the present day, building inspector Bridget Kelly is tasked with scrutinizing the Dominion Hotel’s recent renovations. Her fascination with the building’s history deepens as she works alongside a brilliant archivist, but a routine inspection turns perilous when she discovers locked doors and hidden corridors containing clues to a cold-case murder. As Bridget uncovers the truth, she becomes the target of those desperate to keep the past buried.
Spanning nearly a century, The Chambermaid’s Key is a gripping dual-timeline novel exploring the timeless themes of ambition, betrayal, and the dangerous secrets that connect generations.
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781668203422
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Sub-genres: Historical , Women Sleuths , Romance
