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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: 7.91

2,255 RATINGS

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Readers say *The Housemaid’s Secret* delivers a suspenseful, twist-filled psychological thriller with tight pacing and an addictive atmosphere. Freida...

Sunraes
Nov 21, 2025
Book Review: The Housemaid’s Secret by Freida McFadden This was my second book by Freida McFadden, and I was not prepared for the ride she took me on. While I did manage to predict one of the events early on, the rest of the twists and turns completely blindsided me—in the best way. McFadden has a talent for dropping clues that seem obvious in hindsight but feel impossible to catch in the moment, which made this book incredibly hard to put down. Millie continues to be such a clever, compelling character. She is so resourceful I think her rough past shapes the way she responds to danger and deception. She’s not perfect, but that’s exactly what makes her interesting. Watching her navigate another wealthy household filled with secrets kept me fully invested from page one. The pacing is tight, the atmosphere is suspenseful, and the escalating tension had me questioning every character’s motives. McFadden blends domestic drama with psychological thrills in a way that feels both addictive and unsettling. By the time the final twist hit, I realized just how successfully the story had pulled me into its web. Overall, I really enjoyed this book. It’s fast, twisty, and thoroughly entertaining—perfect for readers who love psychological thrillers with big reveals and complex, morally gray characters. I’m definitely looking forward to reading more from this author.
Nikkilopez
Oct 31, 2025
10/10 stars
Loved it
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!!!
Piac
Jan 22, 2025
10/10 stars
EXCELLENT

I enjoyed how the author set up the story and how it was executed. I thoroughly enjoyed the characters . I was not expecting the end. The novel had me on the edge of my seat. Loved it!

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