The Housemaid's Secret

THE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE GOODREADS AWARD FOR BEST CRIME AND THRILLER 2023

SEQUEL OF THE HOUSEMAID, SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE

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!

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Published Jul 11, 2023

352 pages

Average rating: 7.92

2,705 RATINGS

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Readers say *The Housemaid’s Secret* is a fast, addictive psychological thriller packed with chaos, secrets, and twists that keep pages turning. Freid...

MsCierra 💋
Feb 27, 2026
9/10 stars
The Housemaid: Secret, the second book in the Housemaid series, completely swept me off my feet! This follow-up had me captivated from beginning to end. The suspense, intrigue, and hidden secrets were even more intense than in the first book, keeping me on my toes with every twist. I found myself constantly questioning the characters’ motives and guessing who I could really trust. Alice Feeney’s storytelling is unparalleled—she masterfully weaves tension, drama, and shocking reveals that make it impossible to put down. I also loved how this installment expanded on the original story while introducing fresh, unexpected twists. I would be so excited to see this story adapted into a movie—it feels cinematic in every way!
Charlieswife4ever!
Sep 21, 2025
10/10 stars
This was another good one. The complete series will always be one of my favorites.
McCalLinz
May 20, 2025
10/10 stars
Love it!!!
Kristin Rose
Nov 01, 2024
8/10 stars
Millie really annoyed me for most of this book. But the storyline was quite unexpected!
fromlizaslibrary
Oct 22, 2024
8/10 stars
Millie is back and somehow is stuck in another difficult situation! Although the format of this one is just like the first book, I still found myself on edge. I feel like there were a few twists and turns that i just kept being surprised by and overall I was really hooked during this one!

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