The Housemaid

By Freida McFadden

Categories: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The Housemaid (2022) by Freida McFadden is a psychological thriller and the first book in a series. Millie, just out of prison and desperate for work, takes a live-in job cleaning for the wealthy Winchester family and caring for their daughter. Her room is an attic that locks from the outside, and her employer, Nina, is erratic and cruel. As Millie grows close to Nina's husband, Andrew, she learns what the family is hiding. The novel was adapted as a 2025 film.

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• Stephen King: “I enjoy Freida McFadden. I read all the HOUSEMAID books and have moved on to DEAR DEBBIE. The books are engrossing and her sense of humor is sharp and dark. Vengeance comes with a twist and is satisfying.”