Marie-Louise van Dongen Books

Every day I clean the Winchesters’ beautiful house top to bottom. I collect their daughter from school. And I cook a delicious meal for the whole family before heading up to eat alone in my tiny room on the top floor. I try to ignore how Nina makes a mess just to watch me clean it up. How she tells strange lies about her own daughter. And how her husband Andrew seems more broken every day. But as I look into Andrew’s handsome brown eyes, so full of pain, it’s hard not to imagine what it would be like to live Nina’s life. The walk-in closet, the fancy car, the perfect husband. I only try on one of Nina’s pristine white dresses once. Just to see what it’s like. But she soon finds out… and by the time I realize my attic bedroom door only locks from the outside, it’s far too late. But I reassure myself: the Winchesters don’t know who I really am. They don’t know what I’m capable of…

THE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE GOODREADS AWARD FOR BEST CRIME AND THRILLER 2023 As I explore the Garricks' stunning penthouse, unease grows about the woman hidden behind closed doors. I can't jeopardize my job—my darkest secret depends on it. Finding an employer who overlooks my past is rare, so I’m grateful to the Garricks for hiring me to clean their luxurious apartment and prepare exquisite meals. Everything seems perfect until I realize I’ve yet to meet Mrs. Garrick or see the guest bedroom. I hear her crying and notice bloodstains on her nightgowns while doing laundry. Curiosity compels me to knock on her door, and what I discover inside alters everything. I make a promise: I will protect Mrs. Garrick while keeping my own secrets safe. Douglas Garrick has wronged someone, and he will face consequences—it's just a matter of how far I'm willing to go. This gripping tale will keep you on the edge of your seat, perfect for fans of psychological thrillers. Readers rave about the shocking twists and intense suspense, with many unable to put it down, declaring it a must-read that leads you down unexpected paths.