The Housemaid - Sarah A. Denzil

The Housemaid

By Sarah A. Denzil

  • Release Date: 2022-08-09
  • Genre: Fiction & Literature
Score: 4
4
From 607 Ratings

Description

The Howards don't know who I really am, but I'm learning all their secrets.

It seems like the perfect job. The wages are great, and accommodation is provided within the walls of an actual mansion. Not many little girls dream of becoming a maid, but this is an opportunity for me to get back on my feet. And to revisit my past...

But the strict housekeeper, Mrs Huxley, watches my every move, emerging from the shadows when I least expect her. And Lord Howard's son, Alex, takes an interest in me. I'm drawn to him because I know he's bad for me. There's a general atmosphere of unease at Highwood Hall, from the narrow tunnels laced throughout the sprawling house, to the abandoned north wing, rumoured to be haunted.

No one outside the hall knows where I work and yet a gift box arrives. One tug of the pretty ribbon unveils a miniature doll version of me trapped inside a dollhouse. In this scene I'm dead, lying in a pool of red paint at the bottom of the perfectly recreated staircase.

Someone sent this threatening package to me, but who?

And what do they want?

All I know is that nothing is what it seems here. And now I know what the Howards are hiding, I could be in grave danger…

Rebecca meets Gone Girl in this atmospheric thriller by Sarah A. Denzil, the million-copy bestselling author of Silent Child.

Read what everyone's saying about The Housemaid:

"A poignant, deliciously dark novel which kept me gripped." Vikki Patis, author of Girl, Lost, ★★★★★

"As the story unfolds and secrets unfurl, it leaves you gasping for breath!" Netgalley reviewer, ★★★★★

"An excellent mind-bending story tricking your thoughts in all directions!" Netgalley reviewer, ★★★★★

"One of the creepiest, craziest books I have read this year." Goodreads reviewer, ★★★★★

"Twists & turns aplenty with a killer of an ending!" - Goodreads reviewer, ★★★★★

"Amazing book. Truly a Denzil thriller, you never guess what's coming!" - Goodreads reviewer, ★★★★★

"This took so many turns my head is still spinning! The characters are so well developed I feel like I know each of them. Such a great read!" - Netgalley reviewer, ★★★★★

Reviews

  • Omggg

    5
    By kimtaykimtay
    This book kept me on my toes. Every time I thought I figured it out, I hadn’t lol
  • Tedious.

    2
    By Squidgymom
    I thought I’d never finish it. For some reason it just didn’t grab me like other suspense novels.
  • Well written

    5
    By Grandma Diann
    Not a dull moment in the storyline
  • The Best

    5
    By Moses Belle
    Great story, I loved the characters. I enjoyed the suspense. Excellent . GSC Freeport New York
  • Unnerving twist

    3
    By foreveryours_4572
    I want a sequel where mini psycho didn’t actually die!
  • Well written

    5
    By unhappy with G5
    Smart, engaging, page turner
  • WOW!

    5
    By Gameiing32X
    Could NOT put it down after part 2.
  • Love this book! A true Rollercoaster of emotions & excitement!

    5
    By Kat (atonic)
    My first time reading this author but definitely won’t be my last! Whata “Ride”
  • Serial murdering family

    5
    By jdt_s
    This is a rather dark tale about a wealthy family in England with an heirloom castle who have a habit of disposing of maids. Twisted but I have met people who feel that entitled due to their wealth.
  • Not bad

    3
    By Brenda622
    Ruby traveled from her Aunt’s house to Highwood Hall looking for her mother whom she hadn’t seen since she was 6 months old. She answered an ad for a housemaid. The book had the feel of a historical novel but you knew you were in modern day. Maids had a history of disappearing from Highwood Hall. Ruby had an ulterior motive for wanting to get a job at Highwood Hall. Her mother had worked there when she was pregnant with her. She was determined to find out what happened to her mother. What she finds out is disturbing. Follow the chain of events with all its twists.

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