The Housemaid’s Secret by Freida McFadden
Hired to clean a luxurious penthouse, a woman harboring dark secrets is warned to avoid the guest bedroom, where she suspects Douglas Garrick’s ill wife is being held captive. As she uncovers disturbing clues, she vows to protect the unseen woman, even if it means confronting her own past and seeking retribution against the manipulative husband.
Description
Douglas Garrick issues a chilling warning: ‘Don’t go in the guest bedroom.’ He traces the door with his fingertips, his face darkening. ‘My wife…she’s very ill.’ As he guides me through their luxurious penthouse, a sense of dread settles over me, a foreboding about the woman concealed behind that forbidden door. I silence my unease, however, because I cannot afford to lose this job; I must protect my own carefully guarded secret.
My past casts a long shadow, making employers wary. So, when the Garricks offer me a cleaning position, I seize the opportunity. I clean their opulent penthouse, prepare gourmet meals in their gleaming kitchen, and bask in the city views. I plan to work quietly, remain unnoticed, until I achieve my objective.
The arrangement seems perfect, yet the mystery of Mrs. Garrick lingers. I never meet her, never glimpse inside the guest bedroom. Her muffled cries occasionally drift through the walls. I discover unsettling bloodstains on her white nightgowns during laundry. Then, one day, curiosity overwhelms me. I gently push open the guest bedroom door, and the scene inside shatters my perception of reality.
At that moment, I make a solemn vow. I have done this before; I can protect Mrs. Garrick, even while safeguarding my own hidden truths. Douglas Garrick has committed an unforgivable act, and I will ensure he pays the price. I determine how far I will go to deliver justice.
This gripping thriller will captivate fans of Jeneva Rose’s ‘The Perfect Marriage,’ ‘The Woman in the Window,’ and ‘Gone Girl.’ The narrative plunges into a world of secrets, manipulation, and the lengths one woman will go to protect another. The author expertly crafts suspense, weaving a web of intrigue that keeps the reader guessing until the final, shocking revelation. The protagonist actively decides to intervene, not just witness the unfolding drama. She actively takes control of the situation, becoming the agent of change within the Garrick’s seemingly perfect world. The reader actively follows her journey, experiencing the tension and moral dilemmas she faces.
Book 2 of 3: The Housemaid
Listening Length: 9 hours and 44 minutes
Author: Freida McFadden
Narrator: Lauryn Allman
Whispersync for Voice: Ready
Audible.com Release Date: February 20, 2023
Publisher: Hachette UK – Bookouture
Program Type: Audiobook
Version: Unabridged
Language: English
ASIN: B0BSVFGW4M
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