The Housemaid

By: Sarah A. Denzil

Narrated by: Sophie Rundle

Length: 9 hrs and 2 mins

Publisher's summary

The latest dark and twisty thriller by the million-copy best-selling author of Silent Child.

Housemaid wanted.

Skills required: discretion, and the willingness to go the extra mile.

It seems like the perfect job. Great wages, accommodation provided and all located within the walls of Highwood Hall, a stunning stately home owned by the Howard family. Not many little girls dream of becoming a maid, but this is an opportunity for me to get back on my feet. And for me to revisit my past....

But I soon realise I’ve made a mistake. The strict housekeeper, Mrs Huxley, watches my every move, emerging from the shadows when least expected. Lord Howard’s son, Alex, takes an interest in me, and as a former addict, I find myself 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. It’s easy to imagine the secrets hidden within these walls, like the secrets I hold close.

On my first day, I receive a mysterious package. I open up the pretty gift box to find 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 diorama to me, but who even knows I work at the hall? And what do they want?

I know only one truth: my perfect job is turning into my perfect nightmare.

©2021 Sarah Denzil (P)2021 Audible, Ltd

I enjoyed it

I really enjoyed the storyline of this book. The lady that narrated it, she did a wonderful job! I like how the storyline kept you guessing throughout. I would definitely recommend.

Great book

Love the narrators voice! Great book to listen too. Highly recommend this one for sure!

Interesting and kept me guessing

This was very well written and definitely kept me guessing throughout. For Part 2 of the book, it took a bit of a confusing turn (might need to go back to it in case) but things really started to fall into place. The story seemed to "resolve itself" towards the end and I couldn't see how there was still so much more left of the book, but then it started to tie up loose ends I didn't even realize were still unresolved! Like others have said, I'm surprised it's part of the free catalog since it's very good.

Engrossing

This was an awesome story. There are some factors that are a bit hard to buy into (too many bad guys), but it was still entertaining and a nice distraction during snowy days indoors.
It came with my membership, which is a huge plus.

awesome

I thought it was going to be predictable but it wasn't! Great read from the plus catalog.

Well Done

With many twists, the characters were well developed enough to keep the story moving and keep the listener intrigued through to the end.

Great story and great narration

I loved this listening experience. The narrator has a voice that is easy to listen to. The writing is very good. Love that it takes place in a modern setting.

Surprise how much I liked this

The reviews had me interested but I wasn’t sold that I would find it 100% interest. I was surprised that I did like it quite a lot.

WOW

I think this is my new favorite book. It really kept me guessing, there was great backstory sprinkled throughout that built upon the present day timeline. And the resolution was a shocker it really made the build up worth it. Some books have a very predictable “who dun it” and this book did not disappoint. Just really really well done. I will be watching for more from this author. The narrator did a wonderful job as well.

great preformance

I love, loved the narrator! She did amazing! the story has some twists that I wanted to believe and was distracted from then loved the actual outcome, which was different.