The Housemaid

Over three million copies sold!

Now a major motion picture starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried.

Don't miss the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling, addictive psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist that's burning up Instagram and TikTok--Freida McFadden's The Housemaid is perfect for fans of Ruth Ware, Lisa Jewell, and Verity.

Every day I clean the Winchesters' beautiful house top to bottom. I collect their daughter from school. And I cook a delicious meal for the whole family before heading up to eat alone in my tiny room on the top floor.

I try to ignore how Nina makes a mess just to watch me clean it up. How she tells strange lies about her own daughter. And how her husband Andrew seems more broken every day. But as I look into Andrew's handsome brown eyes, so full of pain, it's hard not to imagine what it would be like to live Nina's life. The walk-in closet, the fancy car, the perfect husband.

I only try on one of Nina's pristine white dresses once. Just to see what it's like. But she soon finds out ... and by the time I realize my attic bedroom door only locks from the outside, it's far too late.

But I reassure myself: the Winchesters don't know who I really am.

They don't know what I'm capable of ...

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Published Aug 23, 2022

336 pages

Average rating: 7.96

11,534 RATINGS

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Readers say *The Housemaid* by Freida McFadden is a gripping psychological thriller praised for its tense, claustrophobic atmosphere and sharp pacing....

MsCierra 💋
Feb 27, 2026
10/10 stars
I absolutely loved The Housemaid! The story had me hooked from start to finish so much suspense, secrets, and twists that kept me on edge. Alice Feeney’s storytelling is brilliant; the way she slowly reveals hidden motives and layers of the characters is masterful. I also loved the movie adaptation it brought the tension and drama to life perfectly. Honestly, I’d love to watch it again! This book and movie combo is a must for anyone who enjoys psychological thrillers that are as thrilling on screen as they are on the page.
Lorisha
Feb 24, 2026
2/10 stars
The hype behind this book & the fact it's now a movie I expected so much more.
Stephanie Poirrier
Feb 12, 2026
10/10 stars
Loved this book.
Reader95
Jan 27, 2026
7/10 stars
I loved thjs book. It started off a little slow but it defintley picked up.
TheBookishMind
Jan 13, 2026
10/10 stars
I don’t think this one needs a review!

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