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The Housemaid

By Freida McFadden
Series: The Housemaid
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The Housemaid by Freida McFadden is a gripping psychological thriller where a young woman, Millie, takes a job as a housemaid for a seemingly perfect but secretive family. As she settles into her new role within their luxurious home, unsettling disturbances hint at dark secrets lurking beneath the surface. The story intricately weaves suspense with psychological intrigue, keeping readers on edge as it explores themes of deception and trust.
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You might enjoy this gripping crime & thriller novel if you love fast-paced psychological dramas filled with suspense and unexpected twists. This story delves into the dark secrets lurking beneath the surface of seemingly perfect households, creating a chilling and compelling read for fans of intense and atmospheric mysteries.

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Over 1 Million Copies Sold!

Don't miss the New York Times and USA Today bestseller, an addictive psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist that's captivating readers and causing a frenzy on Instagram and TikTok. Freida McFadden's The Housemaid is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers like those by Ruth Ware, Lisa Jewell, and Colleen Hoover's Verity.

Millie Calloway thinks she has found the perfect job. As a live-in housemaid for the affluent Winchesters, her work seems straightforward—cleaning the beautiful home, cooking delectable meals, and picking up their young daughter from school. But amongst the manicured gardens and pristine rooms lurk a multitude of secrets that begin to surface.

Though Mille is grateful for the opportunity, the household's veneer of perfection quickly starts to crack. Nina Winchester, the enigmatic and demanding matriarch, seems to invent chaos just to watch Millie restore order. As Nina's unsettling behaviour escalates, Millie finds herself caught in a tangled web of deceit and manipulation. Meanwhile, Andrew Winchester, with his gentle charm and hidden sorrow, becomes a tantalising puzzle that Millie is compelled to piece together.

It's a role that quickly becomes consuming, especially when Millie succumbs to the temptation of trying on one of Nina's immaculate white dresses, triggering a sequence of events that will leave readers breathless. With every passing day, it becomes increasingly clear that everything—and everyone—in the Winchester home is not as it appears.

As the tension ratchets up, Millie's suspicions about the Winchesters grow. Will her curiosity about this seemingly impeccable family lead to her discovery of their darkest secrets? Or will Millie's own hidden past be exposed?

In this enthralling tale of intrigue and danger, McFadden crafts a narrative full of unexpected twists, ensuring readers will be gripped from the first page to the last. The Housemaid is not just a story about the desire for a better life, but also a thrilling exploration of the lengths one will go to when everything is at stake. Do you dare to discover what lies behind closed doors?

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  • The Housemaid
    THE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Welcome to the family," Nina Winchester says as I shake her elegant, manicured hand. I smile politely, gazing around the marble hallway. Working here is my last chance to start fresh. I can pretend to be whoever I like. But I'll soon learn that the Winchesters' secrets are far more dangerous than...
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  • The Housemaid Is Watching
    From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Freida McFadden comes another addictive psychological thriller in The Housemaid series! A twisting, pulse-pounding thriller from Freida McFadden, the New York Times bestselling author of The Housemaid and The Coworker. "You must be our new neighbours!" Mrs. Lowell gushes and waves across the picket fence. I clutch my daughter's hand and...
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  • The Housemaid's Secret
    WINNER OF THE GOODREADS AWARD FOR BEST CRIME AND THRILLER 2023 As he continues showing me their incredible penthouse apartment, I have a terrible feeling about the woman behind closed doors. But I can't risk losing this job - not if I want to keep my darkest secret safe... It's hard to find an employer who doesn't ask too many...
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  • The Housemaid's Wedding
    Wedding bells chime in this thrilling addition to The Housemaid series – a short story from #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Freida McFadden… This edition features exclusive content from Freida McFadden’s upcoming, not yet announced hardcover release! Today is supposed to be the happiest day of my life. I'm engaged to the man of my dreams, and in a few...
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  • The Housemaid
    THE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Welcome to the family," Nina Winchester says as I shake her elegant, manicured hand. I smile politely, gazing around the marble hallway. Working here is my last chance to start fresh. I can pretend to be whoever I like. But I'll soon learn that the Winchesters' secrets are far more dangerous than...
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    The Housemaid Is Watching
    This edition includes an excerpt from Dear Debbie, an essay, a reading group guide, and a Q&A with the author.“You must be our new neighbors!” Mrs. Lowell gushes and waves across the picket fence. I clutch my daughter’s hand and smile back: but the second Mrs. Lowell sees my husband a strange expression crosses her face. In that moment I make...
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  • The Housemaid's Secret
    THE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE GOODREADS AWARD FOR BEST CRIME AND THRILLER 2023 As he continues showing me their incredible penthouse apartment, I have a terrible feeling about the woman behind closed doors. But I can't risk losing this job - not if I want to keep my darkest secret safe... It's hard to...
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  • The Housemaid
    Over 1 Million Copies Sold! Don't miss the New York Times and USA Today bestseller, an addictive psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist that's captivating readers and causing a frenzy on Instagram and TikTok. Freida McFadden's The Housemaid is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers like those by Ruth Ware, Lisa Jewell, and Colleen Hoover's Verity. Millie Calloway thinks...
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  • The Housemaid
    THE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Welcome to the family," Nina Winchester says as I shake her elegant, manicured hand. I smile politely, gazing around the marble hallway. Working here is my last chance to start fresh. I can pretend to be whoever I like. But I'll soon learn that the Winchesters' secrets are far more dangerous than...
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The Housemaid by Freida McFadden is acclaimed for its twisted and unpredictable narrative that keeps readers on their toes, delivering a thrilling experience within the crime and thriller genre.

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9781538742570

Publisher: Grand Central Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 August 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Grand Central Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 281g

Pages: 336

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Crime & Thriller Fiction Freida McFadden General Fiction Most Popular Books of All Time Series: The Housemaid

About the Author

New York Times, USA Today, and #1 Amazon bestselling author Freida McFadden is a practicing physician specializing in brain injury who has penned multiple Kindle bestselling psychological thrillers and medical humor novels. She lives with her family and black cat in a centuries-old three-story home overlooking the ocean, with staircases that creak and moan with each step, and nobody could hear you if you scream. Unless you scream really loudly, maybe.

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