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Synopsis
*As he continues showing me their incredible penthouse apartment, I have a terrible feeling about the woman behind closed doors. But I can't risk losing this job – not if I want to keep my darkest secret safe . . .* It's hard to find an employer who doesn't ask too many questions about my past. So I thank my lucky stars that the Garricks miraculously give me a job, cleaning their stunning penthouse with views across the city and preparing fancy meals in their shiny kitchen. I can work here for a while, stay quiet until I get what I want. It's almost perfect. But I still haven't met Mrs Garrick, or seen inside the guest bedroom. I'm sure I hear her crying. I notice spots of blood around the neck of her white nightgowns when I'm doing laundry. And one day I can't help but knock on the door. When it gently swings open, what I see inside changes everything... That's when I make a promise. After all, I've done this before. I can protect Mrs. Garrick while keeping my own secrets locked up safe. Douglas Garrick has done wrong. He is going to pay. It's simply a question of how far I'm willing to go...
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Is The Housemaid's Secret appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This psychological thriller features domestic violence, blood, and a morally gray protagonist seeking revenge. The suspenseful plot involves protecting an abuse victim while the main character guards dangerous secrets of her own.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include domestic violence, captivity, and blood (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be gripped by the mystery of what's behind the locked door and the suspenseful cat-and-mouse game between the housemaid and her employer.