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The Housemaid's Secret

Freida McFadden

Ages 16+

Readers rate it 3.9 (819 on Hardcover)

227 pages · Released Sep 3, 2026

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LGBTQ+ themes

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This is an adult psychological thriller by Freida McFadden, not a children's or young adult title. The metadata indicates dark, tense, mysterious themes typical of adult suspense fiction. Without a plot description, confidence is limited, but the genre and publisher placement suggest mature content including psychological tension, some violence, and potentially disturbing scenarios unsuitable for younger readers.

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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 sta... 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...

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  • Not Diverse Characters
  • Unloveable Characters
  • Weak Character Development
  • A mix driven
  • Plot driven
  • Strong Character Development
  • Loveable Characters
  • Character driven
  • Diverse Characters
  • fast-paced
  • mysterious
  • tense

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