Molly the maid is all alone in the world. A nobody. She’s used to being invisible in her job at the Regency Grand Hotel, plumping pillows and wiping away the grime, dust and secrets of the guests passing through. She’s just a maid – why should anyone take notice?
But Molly is thrown into the spotlight when she discovers an infamous guest, Mr Black, very dead in his bed. This isn’t a mess that can be easily cleaned up. And as Molly becomes embroiled in the hunt for the truth, following the clues whispering in the hallways of the Regency Grand, she discovers a power she never knew was there. She’s just a maid – but what can she see that others overlook?
Escapist, charming and unputdownable, The Maid is a story about how the truth isn’t always black and white – it’s found in the dirtier, grey areas in between.
Nita Prose, the long-time editor of a major Canadian publishing house, has spent her career serving many bestselling authors and their books. Now she joins their ranks with the release of her own highly anticipated debut, The Maid. Since landing on shelves, The Maid has become an instant New York Times bestseller. Film rights have also been snatched up, with Florence Pugh set to produce and star in the screen adaptation.
So, given all this buzz, you might be wondering, is it worth the hype? Absolutely. The Maid is a gripping, Agatha Christie-esque whodunnit, jam-packed with enough twists and turns to keep you tearing through the pages.
In Molly, Prose introduces us to a truly original new heroine. She’s a socially awkward young woman who has difficulty picking up on social cues and is still processing the recent loss of her beloved gran. She’s also extremely passionate about her job. Each day, she delights in donning her crisp maid uniform and returning guest rooms to a ‘state of perfection.’ That is until a high-profile guest turns up dead… and Molly becomes the prime suspect. What follows is a gripping murder mystery, perfect for readers who enjoyed Knives Out and The Thursday Murder Club.
The Maid hits all the right notes: a smart, funny, and intriguing whodunnit with an unforgettable protagonist you can’t help but root for. If you like your murder mysteries on the cosy side, this is the perfect book for you.
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