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by Freida McFadden
4.52022332 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a sinister and manipulative tone that will resonate with The Wife Upstairs fans.
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- 1The Housemaid by Freida McFadden4.5
- 2The Housemaid's Secret by Freida McFadden4.4
- 3The Housemaid Is Watching by Freida McFadden4.2
- 4The Inmate by Freida McFadden4.4
- 5Ward D by Freida McFadden4.3
- 6Want to Know a Secret by Freida McFadden4.2
- 7Do Not Disturb by Freida McFadden4.3
- 8You Love Me by Caroline Kepnes0#3
- 9The Locked Door by Frieda McFadden0
- 10The Crash by Freida McFadden4.2
After a devastating accident leaves Victoria Barnett unable to walk or speak, she's confined to the upper floor of her home with round-the-clock care from nurse Sylvia Robinson. But when Sylvia discovers that Victoria may not be as impaired as everyone believes and finds her hidden diary, she uncovers shocking secrets that suggest Victoria's perfect life—and tragic accident—may not be what they seem.
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Quick Comparison: Books Like The Wife Upstairs
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Housemaid | Freida McFadden | 4.5 | 2022 | 332 | Closest match |
| The Housemaid's Secret | Freida McFadden | 4.4 | 2025 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| The Housemaid Is Watching | Freida McFadden | 4.2 | 2024 | 400 | Similar vibes |
| The Inmate | Freida McFadden | 4.4 | 2024 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| Ward D | Freida McFadden | 4.3 | 2025 | 320 | Similar vibes |
| Want to Know a Secret | Freida McFadden | 4.2 | 2026 | 288 | Similar vibes |
| Do Not Disturb | Freida McFadden | 4.3 | 2021 | 325 | Similar vibes |
| You Love Me | Caroline Kepnes | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Locked Door | Frieda McFadden | 0 | 2021 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Crash | Freida McFadden | 4.2 | 2025 | 474 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Wife Upstairs?
The most similar books to The Wife Upstairs are The Housemaid, The Housemaid's Secret, The Housemaid Is Watching.
What should I read after The Wife Upstairs?
After finishing The Wife Upstairs, readers most commonly pick up The Housemaid next.
Who writes books like Freida Mcfadden?
Authors similar to Freida Mcfadden include B.A. Paris, Alex Michaelides, Shari Lapena.
What genre is The Wife Upstairs?
The Wife Upstairs is a Thriller novel by Freida Mcfadden, published in 2021.
How long is The Wife Upstairs?
The Wife Upstairs varies in length depending on edition.
About The Wife Upstairs
Victoria Barnett has it all: a great career as a nurse practitioner, a handsome and loving husband, a beautiful home in the suburbs, and a plan to fill it with children. Life is perfect-or so it seems. Then she’s in a terrible accident… and everything falls apart. Now Victoria is unable to walk. She can’t feed or dress herself. She can’t even speak. She is confined to the top floor of her house with twenty-four-hour care. Sylvia Robinson is hired by Victoria’s husband to help care for her. But it turns out Victoria isn’t as impaired as Sylvia was led to believe. There’s a story Victoria desperately wants to tell… if only she could get the words out. Then Sylvia discovers Victoria’s diary hidden away in a drawer. And what’s inside is shocking.