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The Housemaid's Secret

The Housemaid's Secret

by Freida McFadden

4.4 (200166 ratings)
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Published

July 11, 2023

Pages

352 pages

Language

English

Publisher

Bookouture

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$7.68

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About This Book

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 questions about my past. So I thank my lucky stars that the Garricks miraculously give me a job, cleaning their stunning penthouse with views across the city and preparing fancy meals in their shiny kitchen.

I can work here for a while, stay quiet until I get what I want. It's almost perfect. But I still haven't met Mrs Garrick, or seen inside the guest bedroom.

I'm sure I hear her crying. I notice spots of blood around the neck of her white nightgowns when I'm doing laundry. And one day I can't help but knock on the door.

When it gently swings open, what I see inside changes everything.... That's when I make a promise. After all, I've done this before.

I can protect Mrs. Garrick while keeping my own secrets locked up safe. Douglas Garrick has done wrong.

He is going to pay. It's simply a question of how far I'm willing to go.... An unbelievably twisty read that will have you glued to the pages late into the night.

Anyone who loves The Woman in the Window, The Wife Between Us and The Girl on the Train will be completely hooked!

Introduction

In a quaint village cloaked in secrecy, whispers of betrayal and hidden truths linger in the shadows. The housemaid, a seemingly devoted servant, guards a secret that could unravel the very fabric of the community's facade. As the villagers' eyes remain oblivious, her clandestine past begins to claw its way into the present, threatening not only her existence but the lives of those around her.

As tension mounts, the line between friend and foe blurs, leaving readers questioning who to trust in a world where loyalty can be deadly.

Key Takeaways

Secrets can bind or shatter lives unexpectedly as darkness lurks beneath a seemingly tranquil surface. The power of truth is both destructive and freeing unraveling the tightly woven fabric of deceit. In the face of adversity courage and resilience shape destinies amidst the chaos of revelation.

Detailed Description

In the heart of a picturesque village, the housemaid guards a secret as dark and tangled as the gnarled trees surrounding her. Her life of service, seemingly uneventful, masks a history waiting to surface. Her world begins to tremble when a stranger arrives in town, dredging up memories she'd desperately buried.

As curious eyes turn toward her, the pressure mounts, challenging her carefully constructed facade. Underneath the historically quiet village, simmering tensions hint at a web of hidden alliances and long-buried grudges. The housemaid’s secret stretches beyond her own shadow, intertwining with the town’s history in haunting ways.

Each character embroiled in her narrative possesses a key to unlocking the collective truth. Unbeknownst to them, even their most mundane actions tug at the threads threatening to unravel everything. As day blends into an unsettling night, the housemaid faces a race against time to protect her secret without losing herself in the process.

Shocking discoveries and a series of mysterious events leave the villagers grappling with fear, pointing accusing fingers as trust erodes. Their once peaceful existence is no longer, and each revelation steps them closer to a truth they might not survive. Caught in a whirlwind of suspense and emotional upheaval, the housemaid finds herself torn between protection and revelation.

The pain of her past wars with her hope for redemption, each decision breathing life or death into her precarious present. In a tale of sacrifice, the struggle for truth grips readers at every turn.

Standout Features

The Housemaid's Secret captivates with its intricate plot and multifaceted characters weaving suspense seamlessly with insight into human motivation and emotion This immersive storytelling keeps readers spellbound from start to finish Crafted with sheer mastery vivid imagery and atmospheric writing transport readers directly into the story The vivid landscape and tense scenes evoke visceral emotions perfectly enhancing the thrilling narrative Unpredictable twists and turns defy traditional tropes making the story fresh and engaging while captivating readers with its originality and depth ensuring a lingering mystery that mesmerizes even after the final page.

Book Details

ISBN-10:

0349132615

ISBN-13:

978-0349132617

Dimensions:

5.25 x 0.8 x 8.25 inches

Weight:

11.4 ounces

Specifications

Pages:352 pages
Language:English
Published:July 11, 2023
Publisher:Bookouture
Authors:Freida McFadden

Rating

4.4

Based on 200166 ratings

Customer Reviews

Great Read!

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madelin sanchez
August 7, 2024

Freida has done it once again! Shocking twists after twists! Of course I was hooked by the first book in the series, The Housemaid, but I completely devoured this one. This book war gripping and hard to put down. The ending though, I thought I had it figured out and knew how it was going to wrap up, but boy was I wrong, I love Millie's character and wanting to help, however home girl continues to get herself caught up in some creepy and even dangerous situations. I can't wait to read the next one! If you enjoy thrillers with some shocking twists, I definitely recommend this series.

Holds your interest - twisting plot

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Judy P
September 3, 2024

Love the way McFadden writes. Not overly descriptive and does not introduce too many character all at once. The plots are always intriguing and will keep you guessing until the very end.

SPOILER review! TW: Almost Sa, Eating Disorder, Fat Phobic Remarks

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Katie
July 7, 2024

My review below does mention briefly about some spoilers, trigger warning wise this one has a almost SA scene, fat phobic remarks, and eating disorders. I may have missed a few trigger warnings, if you’re interested in reading please google all trigger warnings. I put off reading this for a while because a lot of people were saying that the second book is better then the first and I have to say that I disagree, Millie’s character in The Housemaids secret isn’t as interesting as in The Housemaid. She came off as annoying at times and I just didn’t care for her character in this book. I didn’t really enjoy any other character other then Enzo, Enzo is my all time favorite character from this series, I’m glad he was brought back and I’m happy we are going to be getting more Enzo content in The Housemaid is watching. Something’s that annoyed me about this book is the repetitive way in which Millie says she being watched, I think it pops up like six times, surely their is another way you can say she feels she being watched or show that she is being watched. There are some trigger warnings for this one, a scene where Millie is almost Sa leads to an officer implying that it was because of the way she was dressed (pg 69) during part two of the book there is fat phobic comments and eating disorders. The romance with Brock feels a little unnecessary until the end but the way that Millie was leading him on all while knowing that she wasn’t ready for more and still loved Enzo is one of the reasons I didn’t particularly like her, Enzo leaves to take care of his mother who had declining health and Millie states multiple times that she is mad that he left but it’s literally his only family. The mystery/thrilling bits are different from the first story but at the same time they are still kind of similar, the mystery in general while interesting just wasn’t as hard hitting as the first book, I think I was just expecting a bit more after hearing so many comments about this book, Im hoping Millie’s character gets redeemed for me in the third book but at least I’ll get some more Enzo content. I hope we get some chapters from his perspective.

Hard to swallow, but hard to put down.

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James Eve
August 16, 2024

I read tbe first one and now the second. Not plausible, but the twists and turns come quick. They are a fun late summer read.

Easy Read

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User369
September 8, 2024

Great book. Easy read. Several friends recommended it. I breezed right through this and let my mom borrow it. She finished it in 2 days. Lots of twists and turns.

A Real Page Turner

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Nancy F
September 6, 2024

The Housemaids Secret is a real page turner. Millie is rebuilding her life, she has a new boyfriend who adores her but of course has problems with her employer. She is able to secure a new job - but the wife is ill and she isn’t to bother. The wife is apparently being abused and Millie must act……This book is full of twists and turns and is a very satisfying read. I heartily recommend it!

Awesome read!!

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Steppa
August 23, 2024

Great book carrying on a hero like Millie!! This book had lots of twist and kept me on edge the whole time!! Can’t wait to read the next one in the series!!

Terrific book!

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frances watkins
September 12, 2024

I enjoyed the book because it was such an easy book to read. Read it in 4 days, because it kept me so interested I had a hard time putting it down. And the ending of the story was unexpected like her first one in this series! Recommend to everyone who likes a thriller!