The Housemaid by Freida McFadden Summary
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When ex-con Millie becomes the Winchesters' housemaid, she uncovers their perfect facade hides sinister secrets. This Goodreads-nominated psychological thriller masterfully exposes domestic abuse and gaslighting. What dark truth awaits in the attic room? The answer will leave you breathless.
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Behind Perfect Doors Lies Imperfect Truth
Millie Accardi can't believe her luck. After years in a cramped Bronx apartment, she and her husband Enzo have finally secured their dream home on Long Island - a spacious farmhouse with crown molding, picture windows, and century-old oak trees dotting the expansive lawn. Even better, they got it at 10% below asking price in a competitive market. Their children react differently to the move: eleven-year-old Ada mourns leaving her best friend, while nine-year-old Nico excitedly plans his treehouse. But as they unpack boxes in the fading autumn light, Millie notices someone watching from house number 13 - a shadowy figure who quickly disappears behind twitching curtains. This first glimpse of neighborhood scrutiny foreshadows the intense social dynamics they'll face as Italian-Americans in this predominantly WASP community. Most unsettling is the strange scraping sound Millie begins hearing at night - a rhythmic scratching from within the walls that always starts at precisely 3:15 AM and mysteriously stops whenever she investigates. What secrets might their new home be hiding, and why did they get such a good deal?
The Neighbors Who Want Too Much
A Child's Troubling Metamorphosis
The Hidden Spaces That Tell All
The Weight of Buried Pasts
When Violence Serves Justice
The Price of Protection
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
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