The Housemaid
By Sarah A. Denzil
- Release Date: 2022-08-09
- Genre: Fiction & Literature
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
The book is weird
3By anonymous48853It’s such a drag, and the protagonist is so ditzy.The Housemaid Sarah A Denzil
4By Shamira CanacaI have yet to unravel this book. I think the ending should be interesting. I wish I could read it and understand right off the bat but just started reading so let’s see where this goes.Fun read
5By AnnieDownitStarted off a little slow but ended up being really good.Omggg
5By kimtaykimtayThis book kept me on my toes. Every time I thought I figured it out, I hadn’t lolTedious.
2By SquidgymomI thought I’d never finish it. For some reason it just didn’t grab me like other suspense novels.The Best
5By Moses BelleGreat story, I loved the characters. I enjoyed the suspense. Excellent . GSC Freeport New YorkUnnerving twist
3By foreveryours_4572I want a sequel where mini psycho didn’t actually die!Well written
5By unhappy with G5Smart, engaging, page turnerWOW!
5By Gameiing32XCould NOT put it down after part 2.Love this book! A true Rollercoaster of emotions & excitement!
5By Kat (atonic)My first time reading this author but definitely won’t be my last! Whata “Ride”Serial murdering family
5By jdt_sThis 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
3By Brenda622Ruby 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.Started great
3By S. K. MinorI just want fond of the ending, as it began to get predictable.Intriguing
5By Ddufrene87Great read. Very suspenseful and surprising. Not at all what I was expecting.Great read!!
5By KatieLeger13This book has so many twists and turns it was impossible to put down. The beginning is a little slow at times, but once it picks up it is amazing! Highly recommend this book to anyone who loves mysteries and horror!Great book!
5By Kiababy_love love love loved this book! such a good and easy read had my attention the whole way through. sad its over!
