The Handmaid's Tale Series

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1. The Housemaid

   • Freida McFadden

   • 336 pages
   • 12 hours of reading

   "Welcome to the family," Nina Winchester says as I shake her elegant, manicured hand. I smile politely, gazing around the marble hallway. Working here is my last chance to start fresh. I can pretend to be whoever I like. But I'll soon learn that the Winchesters' secrets are far more dangerous than my own . . .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 . . .

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2. The Housemaid's Secret

   • Freida McFadden

   As I explore their stunning penthouse, unease creeps in about the woman hidden behind closed doors. Yet, I can't jeopardize this job—it's crucial for keeping my darkest secret safe. Finding an employer who doesn't pry into my past is rare, so I'm grateful the Garricks have hired me to clean their luxurious apartment and prepare exquisite meals. I plan to keep a low profile until I achieve my goals. However, I haven't met Mrs. Garrick or seen the guest bedroom, and I can't shake the feeling that I hear her crying. While doing laundry, I spot blood on her white nightgowns, raising alarm bells. One day, unable to resist, I knock on her door. When it opens, what I discover alters everything. I make a promise to protect Mrs. Garrick while safeguarding my own secrets. Douglas Garrick has wronged her, and he will face consequences—it's just a matter of how far I'll go. This gripping tale is filled with twists that will keep you up late into the night. Readers rave about its shocking revelations and relentless pace, declaring it impossible to put down. Prepare for a wild ride that will leave you breathless and questioning everything.

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3. The Housemaid Is Watching

   • Freida McFadden

   "'You must be our new neighbors!' Mrs. Lowell gushes and waves across the picket fence. I clutch my daughter's hand and smile back: but the second Mrs. Lowell sees my husband a strange expression crosses her face. In that moment I make a promise. We finally have a family home. My past is far, far behind us. And I'll do anything to keep it that way... I used to clean other people's houses - now, I can't believe this home is actually mine. The charming kitchen, the quiet cul-de-sac, the huge yard where my kids can play. My husband and I saved for years to give our children the life they deserve. Even though I'm wary of our new neighbor Mrs. Lowell, when she invites us over for dinner it's our chance to make friends. Her maid opens the door wearing a white apron, her hair in a tight bun. I know exactly what it's like to be in her shoes. But her cold stare gives me chills... The Lowells' maid isn't the only strange thing on our street. I'm sure I see a shadowy figure watching us. My husband leaves the house late at night. And when I meet a woman who lives across the way, her words chill me to the bone: Be careful of your neighbors. Did I make a terrible mistake moving my family here? I thought I'd left my darkest secrets behind. But could this quiet suburban street be the most dangerous place of all?"--Publisher's description.

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