The Housekeeper: A Novel by Joy Fielding (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The Housekeeper by Joy Fielding A woman hires a housekeeper to care for her aging parents—only to watch as she takes over their lives in this riveting novel from the New York Times bestselling author Samantha M. Bailey calls "an ingenious master of domestic suspense."ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Readers DigestIn the end, I have only myself to blame. Im the one who let her in.Jodi Bishop knows success. Shes the breadwinner, a top-notch real estate agent. Her husband, Harrison . . . not so much. Once, he had big dreams. But now, hes a middling writer who resents his wifes success.Jodis father, Vic, now in his late seventies and retired, is a very controlling man. His wife, Audrey, was herself no shrinking violet. But things changed when Audrey developed Parkinsons ten years ago and Vic retired to devote himself to her care. But while still reasonably spry and rakishly handsome, Vic is worn down by his wifes deteriorating condition.Exhausted from trying to balance her career, her family, and her parents needs, Jodi starts interviewing housekeepers to help care for Audrey and Vic. She settles on Elyse Woodley, an energetic and attractive widow in her early sixties, who seems perfect for the job. While Vic is initially resistant, he soon warms to Elyses sunny personality and engaging ways.And Jodi is pleased to have an ally, someone she can talk to and occasionally even confide in. Until . . .She shuts Jodi out. And Audreys condition worsens—rapidly. Who is this woman suddenly wearing her mothers jewelry? What is she after? And how far will she go to get it? FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Joy Fielding is the New York Times bestselling author of All the Wrong Places, The Bad Daughter, Shes Not There, Someone Is Watching, Charleys Web, Heartstopper, Mad River Road, See Jane Run, and other acclaimed novels. She divides her time between Toronto and Palm Beach, Florida. Review Praise for The Housekeeper"Unexpected plot turns, crisp dialogue and an (at last) emboldened heroine enhance the appeal of this well-crafted domestic suspense thriller."—The Wall Street Journal"Joy Fielding [is] Canadas answer to the late, great Mary Higgins Clark. . . . I admire Fieldings ability to write relentlessly paced novels. . . . I never put The Housekeeper down—I read it in a single sitting."—Sarah Weinman, The New York Times Book Review"Jodi is a very likable and relatable character, and the novel delivers on its promise to wrap things up satisfactorily, but not without many juicy twists along the way."—Bookreporter"Engrossing . . . Well-wrought characters carry the story. This insightful exploration of the complexities of caring for aging relatives deserves a wide readership."—Publishers Weekly"An exciting roller-coaster ride of family dysfunction, marital dynamics, and gaslighting . . . Fieldings novel is gripping from the beginning, and Jodi is a fleshed-out, relatable protagonist. The plot builds to a nail-biting climax. . . . Recommended for fans of women-led suspense novels such as Mary Kubicas The Other Mrs. and Ruth Wares The Lying Game."—Library JournalPraise for Joy Fielding "We can always count on Joy Fielding to turn out a well-dressed, well-developed psychological suspense novel."—The Globe and Mail "Fielding masterfully manipulates our expectations."—The Washington Post "Fielding has made the woman-in-jeopardy genre her own."—People "[Fielding] takes domestic situations that everyone faces and combines them with chilling suspense."—Richmond Times-Dispatch Review Quote Praise for The Housekeeper "Unexpected plot turns, crisp dialogue and an (at last) emboldened heroine enhance the appeal of this well-crafted domestic suspense thriller." -- Wall Street Journal "An exciting roller-coaster ride of family dysfunction, marital dynamics, and gaslighting . . . Fieldings novel is gripping from the beginning, and Jodi is a fleshed-out, relatable protagonist. The plot builds to a nail-biting climax. . . . Recommended for fans of women-led suspense novels such as Mary Kubicas The Other Mrs. and Ruth Wares The Lying Game. " -- Library Journal Praise for Joy Fielding "We can always count on Joy Fielding to turn out a well-dressed, well-developed psychological suspense novel." -- The Globe and Mail "Fielding masterfully manipulates our expectations." -- The Washington Post "Fielding has made the woman-in-jeopardy genre her own." -- People "[Fielding] takes domestic situations that everyone faces and combines them with chilling suspense." -- Richmond Times-Dispatch "Gripping . . . As Fielding slowly reveals each characters secrets, she nicely upsets readers perceptions and expectations as they try to figure out who will be the first to snap--and who will die. Suspense fans will be well rewarded." -- Publishers Weekly Excerpt from Book Chapter One Its my fault. Im the one who first brought up the idea, who championed it, who set the ball rolling, and who ultimately insisted on hiring her. My father was adamantly opposed to the idea, my mother ambivalent at best, my sister as indifferent as always. Only my husband, Harrison, thought it was a good idea, and only because he hoped it would take some of the strain off me. "You do too much," he was always saying. Followed by, "There are things you can control and things you cant. You cant be all things to all people. Concentrate on our family. Let the rest go." He was right, of course. Except it wasnt that easy to just let the rest go. And try as I might, I couldnt help hearing the unstated corollary: If only youd put half the effort and energy into our house . . . our children . . . our marriage, as you do into your parents . . . your sister . . . your career . . . Forget that it was precisely that career that not only covered our mortgage, but paid all the bills, thus allowing him the luxury of working full- Details ISBN059315892X Author Joy Fielding Short Title The Housekeeper Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 059315892X ISBN-13 9780593158920 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2022-08-16 Subtitle A Novel Publisher Random House USA Inc Imprint Ballantine Books Inc. Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2022-08-16 NZ Release Date 2022-08-16 US Release Date 2022-08-16 UK Release Date 2022-08-16 Pages 368 DEWEY 813.54 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:142763374;

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