The Housekeeper: A Novel

ISBN: 059315892X

Author: Fielding, Joy

Condition: New

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?