The Housemaid

Name: The Housemaid
Brand: Little, Brown Book Group
SKU: 9781408728512
Price: 27.99 NZD
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An absolutely addictive psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist

By Freida McFadden

4.32

( 1,616,535 ratings, 136,830 reviews)

Summary

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden is a gripping crime and thriller novel. It follows a woman who takes a seemingly perfect job as a housemaid for an affluent family. As she settles into her new role, she discovers disturbing secrets within the household that entangle her in a web of deceit and danger.
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You might like this book if you enjoy fast-paced, twisty thrillers filled with suspense and dark secrets. It's perfect for readers who appreciate psychological tension and unexpected plot turns.

The Housemaid

The most gripping thriller of the year, The Housemaid is an international digital bestseller about the shockingly dark heart of a seemingly perfect family . . .

Description

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden is a gripping psychological thriller that will leave readers breathless with its unexpected twists and turns. This bestseller, acclaimed by both The Sunday Times and New York Times, invites you into the seemingly idyllic world of the Winchesters, a family whose secrets are darker than you could ever imagine.

Our protagonist, Millie, is given a lifeline when she is offered a job as a housemaid for the affluent Winchester family. Desperate to leave her troubled past behind, Millie sees this as her opportunity to start afresh. From her first day, she immerses herself in her duties, cleaning the opulent mansion top to bottom, caring for their daughter, and preparing elaborate meals.

As Millie becomes more entwined in the family’s daily lives, the initial veneer of perfection begins to crack. Nina Winchester's elegant exterior hides a manipulative and erratic nature. She creates messes just to watch Millie clean, fabricates bizarre stories about her own child, and seems to take pleasure in Millie’s discomfort. Meanwhile, Nina's husband, Andrew, is a shadow of a man, his handsome features marred by a deep-seated anguish that Millie finds hard to ignore.

In a moment of curiosity, Millie tries on one of Nina's immaculate white dresses, only to find herself ensnared in a trap that sends her spiralling into the Winchester's twisted game. When she discovers that her attic bedroom can be locked from the outside, it's clear that her hopes for a fresh start might be nothing more than an illusion. But Millie has her own secrets, and the Winchesters have no idea who they are really dealing with.

Freida McFadden weaves an extraordinarily suspenseful narrative that keeps readers turning pages late into the night. Perfect for fans of The Woman in the Window, The Wife Between Us, and The Girl on the Train, this novel is an unputdownable read that will have you questioning the blurred lines between truth and deceit.

Read what everyone’s saying about The Housemaid:

"I got severe whiplash from the twistiest turns... Every time I thought I had it figured out... WRONG!!!... I am still reeling... outstanding... If you love a top-notch psychological thriller that will have you questioning your own sanity, then this 5-star read is for you" — NetGalley reviewer, FIVE STARS

"What a wild ride!!! Freida definitely delivered the best twisty ending... Gripping from start to finish... honestly, I just could not put it down... An absolutely mind-blowing shocker that kept me guessing and on the edge of my seat literally until the very end" — Goodreads reviewer, FIVE STARS

"So many twists and turns... I was hooked right away - I even read my Kindle while waiting in my kid's school pick-up line so I wouldn't have to put this book down!... addictive... pure perfection!" — Goodreads reviewer, FIVE STARS

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden has received positive reviews for its gripping plot and compelling character development. Readers appreciate the unexpected twists and the suspenseful build-up throughout the narrative. The book is praised for being a fast-paced, immersive thriller that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408728512

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Little, Brown

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 232g

Pages: 336

Collections

All Books Crime & Thriller Fiction Freida McFadden General Fiction Literary Fiction

About the Author

#1 Amazon bestselling author Freida McFadden is a practicing physician specializing in brain injury who has penned multiple Kindle bestselling psychological thrillers and medical humour novels.