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The Housemaid
- Narrated by: Sophie Rundle
- Length: 9 hrs and 2 mins
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The Housemaid
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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.
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- Janice Hoy
- 2023-08-30
Good book
Good story and kept me interested throughout. Would recommend I’d you like KL Slater very similiar writing style.
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- Pamela
- 2022-01-18
narration
Sophie Rundle is a joy to listen to! Best performance I've heard on audible. I will be listening to everything she narrates.
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- Rosein
- 2024-04-12
Was expecting a better story
I was expecting a better story. The story telling is great, and it captivates you to the end, but the story, itself, is quite predictable in my opinion. However, if you would like to listen to something light and enjoyable, I would recommend it. Just do not expct too much.
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- mcqueen
- 2024-04-25
Good
This is the first book by this author I listened to, which made me buy more of her books that actually weren't near as good as this one. Excellent performance by Rundle, she has a great voice.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2022-07-31
Great story
I enjoyed this book a lot! Loved the way it was broken into two parts, and I have to say I really appreciate how the stories were all followed through to the end.
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- Hillary
- 2024-03-14
Loved this book. Great listen. Such dark subject matter told to perfection.
I disliked it when it ended bc it was so good. The character we sinister, the surprises kept coming.
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- sharon Medforth
- 2022-03-10
good book
I listen to podcasts at bedtime I found overall it was a great book and it wasn't too gory that you couldn't sleep. well. narrated and well-written
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- jamie kirsch
- 2022-03-02
Can’t beat it for a free audible books
Narration was everything! After my previous monotones narrator this was a wonderful change and kept me hooked from the beginning.
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- Anita
- 2024-02-13
Worth a listen but no major twists or suspense
I thought the first half was better than the second as many other listeners have mentioned. I really enjoyed the way the house and characters were described...I could almost visualize everything. But the plot was so so and quite predictable. I forwarded the last hour of the book and still managed to put everything together.
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- Sue
- 2022-01-18
so well done!
I absolutely loved this book! I definitely recommend listening to it. The narrator's performance and authors story is brilliant.
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