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The Maid
Series: A Molly the Maid mystery
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*Molly the maid returns in THE MYSTERY GUEST – available to buy now!*
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Get swept away by the million-copy bestseller . . .
The Sunday Times and No.1 New York Times bestseller, and Winner of the Goodreads Choice Awards for best mystery thriller
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Molly the maid returns in THE MYSTERY GUEST – available to buy now!
Get swept away by the million-copy bestseller . . .
THE NO.1 NEW YORK TIMES & SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER
WINNER OF THE GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD FOR BEST MYSTERY/THRILLER
WINNER OF THE NED KELLY AWARD FOR BEST INTERNATIONAL CRIME FICTION
A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK AT BEDTIME PICK
‘An escapist pleasure’ - SUNDAY TIMES
‘An instantly gripping whodunnit’ - STYLIST
‘Smart, riveting, and deliciously refreshing’ - LISA JEWELL
It begins like any other day for Molly Gray, silently dusting her way through the luxury rooms at the Regency Grand Hotel.
But when she enters suite 401 and discovers an infamous guest dead in his bed, a very messy mystery begins to unfold. And Molly’s at the heart of it – because if anyone can uncover the secrets beneath the surface, the fingerprints amongst the filth – it’s the maid . . .
Everyone’s getting swept away by The Maid:
‘Excellent and totally entertaining . . . the most interesting (and endearing) main character in a long time’ - STEPHEN KING
‘This is phenomenal thriller. Maid or murderer or victim? Find out in the book’ - READER REVIEW
‘Gripping, deftly written, and led by a truly unforgettable protagonist in Molly. I'm recommending it to everyone I know’ - EMMA STONEX
‘I loved everything about this book’ - READER REVIEW
‘I didn’t think I could love a character any more than I loved Eleanor Oliphant but along comes Molly the Maid. God, I love her’ - READER REVIEW
‘Fresh, fiendish and darkly beguiling. The Maid is so thrillingly original, and clever, and joyous. I just adored every page’ - CHRIS WHITAKER
‘Felt like a modern day homage to Agatha Christie’ - READER REVIEW
‘Lots of twists and turns and highly gripping’ - READER REVIEW
A Sunday Times No.4 bestseller for w/c 24/01/2022
A New York Times No.1 bestseller for w/c 31/01/2022
Series: A Molly the Maid mystery
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The Maid
Molly the maid returns in THE MYSTERY GUEST – available to buy now! Get swept away by the million-copy bestseller . . . THE NO.1 NEW YORK TIMES & SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD FOR BEST MYSTERY/THRILLER WINNER OF THE NED KELLY AWARD FOR BEST INTERNATIONAL CRIME FICTION A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK AT...Paperback$2200Elsewhere:$2500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday -
The Mystery Guest
From the bestselling & international Ned Kelly Award-winning author of The Maid comes a sparkling new mystery. ‘Witty, joyful and utterly unique’ A J Finn ‘Polished to perfection’ Shari Lapena ‘A rollicking, riotous, rollercoaster of a mystery’ Benjamin Stevenson A new mess. A new mystery. Molly the maid returns . . . Molly Gray wears her Head Maid badge proudly...Paperback$2999Elsewhere:$3699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday -
The Maid’s Secret
Molly the maid is used to being invisible. Now someone is watching her every move… The Sparkling New Mystery from the Multi-Million-Copy Bestselling Author of The Maid As a hotel maid, Molly Gray wipes away fingerprints as a matter of routine. But when a priceless Fabergé egg is stolen from the Regency Grand Hotel – and she receives an ominous...Paperback$2200Elsewhere:$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday -
The Maid’s Secret
A hidden treasure. A hotel heist. Only The Maid can solve the mystery… The sparkling new mystery from the No.1 bestselling author of The Maid. Molly the maid is no stranger to secrets… She sees everything behind closed doors at the Regency Grand hotel: wiping away the dust and grime of guests passing through. But one secret lies much closer...PaperbackSold Out
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The Maid by Nita Prose is widely praised for its engaging and heart-warming storytelling, featuring a unique and endearing main character, Molly the Maid. Reviewers highlight the book's clever plotting and its blend of a gripping murder mystery with considerable emotional depth. Many compare its charming heroine to Eleanor Oliphant, making it a recommended read for fans of character-driven narratives and atmospheric settings.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780008435769
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 April 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: HarperCollins
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Nita Prose is a long-time editor, serving many bestselling authors and their books. She lives in Toronto, Canada, in a house that is only moderately clean. www.nitaprose.com @NitaProse
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The Maid: A GMA Book Club Pick
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • AN ELLE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • A daring art heist on the eve of Molly’s wedding reveals long-buried secrets in this intriguing and heartwarming novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Maid and The Mystery Guest. “A big-hearted examination of wealth and social class.” —Oprah Daily “A glorious read . ....Hardback$7200Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
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