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Title: The Housemaid: An absolutely addictive psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist
Author: Freida McFadden
Genre: Psychological Thriller / Domestic Suspense
Publisher: Bookouture
Publication Date: April 26, 2022
Formats Available: Paperback
Page Count: Approximately 334 pages
ISBN (Paperback): 978-1803144383
When Millie Calloway accepts a live-in housekeeping job with the wealthy Winchester family, she believes she’s finally catching a break. Recently jobless and without a home, Millie is grateful for the chance to work and live in their lavish mansion.
From the moment she arrives, things seem off. Nina Winchester, the glamorous yet erratic lady of the house, has peculiar demands and a short temper. Her husband, Andrew, is charming but distant, and their young daughter, Cecelia, watches Millie with unsettling intensity.
Millie’s room is a small, cold attic with a bolted door. She’s told she must never leave it unlocked at night. As she tries to stay under the radar and fulfill her duties, she notices strange occurrences: unsettling noises in the night, mysterious messages, and chilling discoveries about the family.
But Millie is not entirely innocent herself—she has secrets of her own that she’s desperate to keep hidden. As the psychological games intensify, Millie realizes that her survival might depend on turning the tables. But who can she trust when every corner of the house—and every member of the Winchester family—harbors a dangerous secret?
With an electrifying pace and mind-bending twists, The Housemaid is a rollercoaster of manipulation, deceit, and shocking revelations that will leave readers gasping.
✅ Psychological Manipulation: Power dynamics between the housemaid and the wealthy family.
✅ Dark Family Secrets: The Winchesters’ pristine image hides shocking truths.
✅ Class Divide: Millie’s outsider status clashes with the family’s privileged world.
✅ Unreliable Narrators: Layers of deception blur the line between villain and victim.
✅ Twisty Plot: Shocking revelations and a final twist that changes everything.
Addictive Writing: Fast-paced, short chapters that keep you hooked.
Creepy Atmosphere: The mansion itself becomes a character—claustrophobic and eerie.
Complex Characters: Everyone has something to hide.
Unforgettable Twist: The ending will leave you reeling.