Freida McFadden’s The Housemaid is a relentlessly twisty and addictive thriller that will have you questioning everything and everyone until the final, satisfying (and shocking) page. The story follows Millie Calloway, a young woman with a mysterious past who takes a live-in housekeeping job for the wealthy and seemingly perfect Winchester family. Nina Winchester, her employer, is volatile and prone to fits of rage, making Millie’s life anything but easy. Andrew Winchester, Nina’s handsome and charming husband, adds another layer of complexity to the already tense household.
Millie initially sees this as a chance for a fresh start, a way to escape her own troubles. However, she quickly realizes that nothing in the Winchester mansion is as it appears. From cryptic clues left around the house to Nina’s erratic behavior and Andrew’s unsettling charm, Millie finds herself caught in a web of secrets and lies. Just when you think you have a handle on the situation, McFadden expertly pulls the rug out from under you, revealing new layers of deception and danger. The narrative is fast-paced, told from Millie’s perspective, and filled with unexpected turns that make it incredibly difficult to put down.