For fans of domestic suspense, this is a solid 8/10 and a perfect airplane or beach read.

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For those deciding whether to download the book, the verdict is overwhelmingly positive. McFadden has perfected the "popcorn thriller" genre. The Housemaid’s Secret leans heavily into the tropes of the "unreliable narrator" and the "Gothic Bluebeard" myth.