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The Housemaid - by Sarah a Denzil (Paperback)

The Housemaid - by  Sarah a Denzil (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A woman takes a job as a housemaid at a stately home but soon finds that her dream job may be her worst nightmare.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>The latest dark and twisty thriller by the MILLION COPY bestselling author of <em>SILENT CHILD</em>.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Housemaid wanted.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Skills required: Discretion, and the willingness to go the extra mile.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>It seems like the perfect job. Great wages, accommodation provided, and all located within the walls of Highwood Hall, a <strong>stunning stately home owned by the Howard family</strong>. 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 <strong>revisit my past...</strong></p><p><br></p><p>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 <strong>I know he's bad for me</strong>. 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 <strong>secrets hidden within these walls, like the secrets I hold close</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>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. <strong>In this scene I'm dead</strong>, 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 <strong>what do they want?</strong></p><p><br></p><p>I know only one truth: my perfect job is turning into my <strong>perfect nightmare</strong>.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"A poignant, deliciously dark novel which kept me gripped</strong>." Vikki Patis, author of Girl, Lost, ★★★★★</p><p><br></p><p>"As the story unfolds and secrets unfurl, it leaves you gasping for breath</strong>!" Netgalley reviewer, ★★★★★</p><p><br></p><p>"An excellent mind-bending story</strong> tricking your thoughts in all directions!" Netgalley reviewer, ★★★★★</p><p><br></p><p>"One of the creepiest, craziest books</strong> I have read this year." Goodreads reviewer, ★★★★★</p><p><br></p><p>"Twists & turns aplenty with a killer of an ending!</strong>" - Goodreads reviewer, ★★★★★</p><p><br></p><p>"Amazing book. Truly a Denzil thriller, you never guess what's coming!</strong>" - Goodreads reviewer, ★★★★★</p><p><br></p><p>"This took so many turns my head is still spinning</strong>! The characters are so well developed I feel like I know each of them. Such a great read!</strong>" - Netgalley reviewer, ★★★★★</p><br>

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