The perfect job could turn out to be the perfect nightmare.

Highwood Hall, the stunning stately home owned by the Howard family, needs new help, and Ruby Dean is more than happy to step up to the plate. A recovering addict, Ruby is on a mission of rebuild her life, and as the family’s new maid, she’s soon on track to do just that.

At first the job is everything she could ask for. Great wages, accommodation provided and a beautiful place to call home. But it soon becomes clear that the new position isn’t what she hoped for. The strict housekeeper keeps an ever-watchful eye on everything she does, the Lord’s son takes an uncomfortable interest in her and, at the end of her first day, she finds a disturbing package left just for her.

But despite knowing what’s bad for her, Ruby can’t seem to leave.

A powerhouse psychological thriller from the ‘mistress of twists’ Sarah A. Denzil - a must-read author for fans of Gillian Flynn, Frieda McFadden, and Paula Hawkins.

Praise for Sarah A. Denzil

‘Sarah is a master of the unsettling twist. Her psychological thrillers are dark, intelligent, and deeply immersive.’ AJ Wills, author of His Wife’s Sister

‘Sarah A. Denzil is the queen of the clever, claustrophobic thriller. Her stories simmer with menace, deceit and betrayal. They grab you from the first page and never let you go.’ A J McDine, author of Should Have Known Better

‘Sarah A. Denzil always delivers a gripping psychological thriller that keeps me turning the pages long into the night!’ Shalini Boland, author of The Silent Bride

‘Sarah A. Denzil’s books are the epitome of great psychological thrillers packed with fast action, compelling characters and gasp out aloud twists. If you haven’t read any of her books, you need to now!’ Miranda Rijks, bestselling author of The Visitors and One Little Mistake.