The Housemaid

by Freida McFadden

Publisher: Grand Central Publishing, a division of Hachette Book Group, Inc; first published by Bookouture, an imprint of Storyfire Ltd
Ginasbookreport Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre: Mystery / Thriller
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“Pericolo…”

When Millie applies to be the housemaid for the Winchesters, she didn’t think she would be hired. She has a past and a steady job, a place to live, and not having to eat sandwiches in her car for every meal seems like a dream. When Nina Winchester hires her, she quickly learns that keeping house for Nina is more than a challenge. Nina is erratic and, some say, a lunatic. Millie does her best to please her and her drop-dead gorgeous husband. What could go wrong? Or, maybe, what has already gone wrong?

The Housemaid takes off like a speeding train and doesn’t let up until the last page. Somewhat predictable? Maybe. A fast read that’s perfect for mystery fans wanting some easy summer reading. Definitely. It’s easy to see why this book is big on Bookstagram and all the other social media sites. It delivers as a popcorn thriller with a satisfying conclusion. It reads like a 1980s horror novel and twists into the psychological thriller with domestic suspense.