The Housemaid: An absolutely addictive psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist

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New book explores single mom's rise from the grips of poverty". WJLA. January 28, 2019 . Retrieved November 18, 2022. She's applied for the of housekeeper and to her delight she is hired. The job comes with a great pay, a room of her own, and in a stunning stately home owned by the Howard family. I try to ignore how Nina makes a mess just to watch me clean it up. How she tells strange lies about her own daughter. And how her husband Andrew seems more broken every day. But as I look into Andrew's handsome brown eyes, so full of pain, it's hard not to imagine what it would be like to live Nina's life. The walk-in closet, the fancy car, the perfect husband. The suspense was strong in this one. A young woman takes a job as a live in maid-not only because she is essentially homeless and needs a place to live just as much as she needs a job, but also because her mother worked there as a maid 20 years ago.

Freeman, Betsie. "Author of 'Maid,' who clawed way out of poverty, has message for Omahans". Omaha World-Herald . Retrieved November 18, 2022. It's not unrealistic that a posh rich high class families still have "housemaids" in the 21st century. However, it is naive to still think it's a captive narrative on the year 2021. If it wasn't for a mildly interesting development in the latter third of the book, it would have been a one-star boring "high class" family drama - looking at tv series ads, I would guess something like "Downton Abbey"? But since the author tried to make it a tad more interesting, I will award one more star for the effort. You can read now read AIDEN'S STORY, a short story and sequel to SILENT CHILD. It's completely free here: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/n7lb74chp3 Unbelievable! Unreal! Fan-Freakin'-Tastic !! … A HIT out of the proverbial ball park!… Absolutely scrumptious with a dark side of delectable. It's everything AND more! ” @caffeinereadrepeat , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ After being abandoned as a child by her mother, Ruby (the author doesn’t mention her name much and I really needed to know) decides to interview for a job as a housemaid at the last place her mother worked.Ex-maid turns story of struggle into best-selling book | CNN Business , retrieved November 18, 2022 Disgusted and terrified of this naked threat, Ruby then learns of the mysteries that haunt Highwood Hall, and why no maid in the past 21 years had stayed for longer than a year or two at the place. With the heavy emphasis placed by the author on the psychological aspect of this novel, you might assume there would be little room left to make a thriller out of it. However, Freida McFadden manages to challenge expectations, making The Housemaid one of the more agitated and nail-biting thrillers I’ve had the pleasure of reading recently. I will concede the first half of the book does move a little more slowly, largely to give the author the chance to drum up the mystery to her liking, to leave clues laying about for our benefit, and naturally, to create expectations which will subsequently be shattered. The author obviously takes great pleasure in misdirecting her readers and getting them caught up on red herrings, to the point where it felt as if she was challenging me directly. I could NOT put it down !… An incredible roller-coaster ride … This book left me hungry for more and I could not believe the ending!! ” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Weinman, Sarah (2021-12-23). "She Thought Her Brother-in-Law Was a Killer. No One Believed Her". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 2023-02-17 . Retrieved 2023-08-30. Burton, Jamie (October 11, 2021). "Who Is Stephanie Land and Where Is the 'Maid' Author Now?". Newsweek . Retrieved October 17, 2021.

Our proximity to our neighbours make us certain we can ascertain whether or not they are committing some terrible crimes within the confines of their own homes. While most of us might indeed be law-abiding citizens, there are numerous enough cases throughout history of people turning their houses into dens of evil that we must admit one thing: we don’t truly know what our neighbours are up to. In Freida McFadden‘s latest psychological thriller, The Housemaid, we land into such a dwelling, perfectly normal on the outside, but hiding terrible secrets within.

Land, Stephanie (September 24, 2019). "I Used to Clean Houses. Then I Hired a Maid". The Atlantic . Retrieved December 2, 2021. a b c Melton, Emily (2022-01-01). "The Maid". Booklist. Archived from the original on 2023-08-30 . Retrieved 2023-08-30. Though he might be relegated to more of a secondary role with no chapters dedicated to him, Andrew Winchester still remains an integral piece of the puzzle, and his presence in the story is often used to maximum effect. As a matter of fact, I’d say he too is a main character, adding another layer of complexity to the dynamics between the inhabitants of the house. LeGardye, Quinci (October 15, 2021). "What Is Stephanie Land Doing Now?". Marie Claire Magazine . Retrieved December 1, 2021. The Housemaid by Freida McFadden is a riveting and unconventional psychological thriller, constantly keeping us guessing about the true intentions of the main characters, subverting our expectations masterfully at every turn, and taking us on a wild ride into the heart of a home corrupted by evil.a b Dunne, Susan (January 18, 2019). "Meet Stephanie Land, Author of Maid, a Mother's Memoir on the Reality of Poverty". The Hartford Courant . Retrieved February 16, 2019. Land, Stephanie (January 21, 2020). " My greatest honor: I wrote a book that touched people living in poverty". The Guardian. a b Weiss, Keely (October 1, 2021). "How Netflix's 'Maid' Differs from Stephanie Land's Book". ELLE . Retrieved December 1, 2021. Beautiful writing, an intriguing mystery, and a colourful cast of friends and sleuths ensure The Maid sparkles with wit and tension’ LUCY CLARKE

Every day I clean the Winchesters’ beautiful house top to bottom. I collect their daughter from school. And I cook a delicious meal for the whole family before heading up to eat alone in my tiny room on the top floor. The stately home plays a big part in this story. The images were so vivid in my head as the author really brings it to life. You’ve got to love a house with a history and we keep learning more about what dark secrets it holds. With it being an old house, there are also lots of secret passageways which gave the whole feel of the story an even more edgier feel. Stephanie Land is married to Tim Faust and they have a blended family with four children. [32] [33] They both have two children from previous relationships. [34] She owns a home in Montana and has three dogs. [35]There’s something in his expression that sends a chill down my spine. And then he shakes his head, almost imperceptibly. Almost like he’s trying to warn me. But he doesn’t say a word.” Land, Stephanie (January 6, 2016). "What do you do when you can’t afford childcare? You get creative.". The Washington Post. Each of the character introduced seems like they have a big mystery hidden with them. Everything makes the reading quite fun and interesting. It makes you feel like a big reveal is going to happen anytime and you cannot afford to miss any of it.