The Housemaid's Secret
Readers rate it 3.9 (819 on Hardcover)
227 pages · Released Sep 3, 2026 · Bookouture
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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
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- Character driven
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- fast-paced
- mysterious
- tense
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ISBN 9780349132600 · Bookouture