Freida McFadden: Best-selling author of The Housemaid reveals true identity

Freida McFadden, whose real name is Sara Cohen, has revealed her identity after years of mystery. She sold 2.6 million books in the UK in 2025, becoming the second best-selling author, thanks to thrillers like The Housemaid. Cohen chose a pseudonym to separate her writing career from her work as a doctor, fearing that her patients might feel uncomfortable being treated by a best-selling author.