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The Maid

Molly the Maid, Book 1

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The Maid

By: Nita Prose
Narrated by: Lauren Ambrose
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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
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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 . . .

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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

©2022 Nita Prose (P)2022 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Cosy Dark Humour Detective Fiction Literature & Fiction Mystery Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Exciting Suspense Comedy

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Critic reviews

‘A smart, riveting, and deliciously refreshing debut. Prose knows how to pen a murder mystery with tremendous heart’ Lisa Jewell

‘The book’s endearing central character and atmospheric hotel setting make it an escapist pleasure — a mini-break between the pages’ Sunday Times

‘Finally booksellers have a concrete answer to the question 'I loved Eleanor Oliphant – what should I read next?'’ Bookbrunch

‘A gripping and heart-warming whodunnit narrated by an intriguing and original heroine. Skilfully layered and masterfully told. I loved it’ Santa Montefiore

‘An endearing debut . . . Prose threads a steady needle with the intricate plotting’ New York Times

‘The Maid is elegant, warm-hearted and wry, and Molly the most winningly off-beat narrator since Eleanor Oliphant. An absolute joy’ Louise Candlish

‘An instantly gripping and delightful whodunnit’ Stylist

‘I enjoyed every minute of this twisty yet tender thriller. The Maid is gripping, deftly written, and led by a truly unforgettable protagonist in Molly. I'm recommending it to everyone I know' Emma Stonex

‘Nita Prose has created a true 21st Century heroine in a brilliantly-written, transformative story’ Janice Hallett

‘Molly the Maid has captured my heart! I loved this charming and utterly original whodunit . . . Put this on your to-read pile immediately’ Sarah Pearse

‘Startingly good . . . a thoroughly beguiling read . . . full of such offbeat charm that you will root for [Molly] all the way’ Reader’s Digest

‘Unlike anything else I’ve read, this kept me up way past lights out’ Katie Fforde

‘This is going to be HUGE! A heroine as loveable and quirky as Eleanor Oliphant, caught up in a crime worthy of Agatha Christie. Loved it!’ Clare Pooley

‘A contemporary murder mystery with a unique heroine who will appeal to Eleanor Oliphant fans’ Daily Mail
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This book is not my usual read at all and I was taken up by the hype but how glad am I. I couldn’t put it down and the narrator certainly added to my enjoyment. It’s hard to say more really without giving things away so I won’t except to say get it and listen. You may find it a little hard going to start with but persevere it’s well worth it.

Engaging

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The audiobook started quite well, but there were long periods of tedium, and unnecessary fluff.
The main part of the story itself was not believable, although I liked the way some of the characters developed.
Others however were formulaic, predictable and saccharine.
If you like happy endings in which every loose end is tidied up, and it all turns out ok in the end, this is for you.
I found it cloying, far-fetched, frequently dull and plodding.

Over-rated

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I really enjoyed this novel as an audiobook, and I felt it was somehow improved by hearing Molly’s voice. Sometimes with complex murder mysteries I wished I could go back and reread pertinent sections, which is more tricky within an audiobook - I never felt this. Lauren Ambrose did a great narrating job, nothing ever jarred, and she didn’t try to do accents. Or I didn’t notice them being bad, which can be a distraction! Brilliant!

Novel gained from being an audiobook

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Having read the great reviews on this book, I thought I'd give it a go and it was even better than I expected. The characters are a delight and the story is gentle. It lets you discover things slowly rather than run you over with fact after fact. Molly the maid is obviously somewhere on the spectrum scale, although this is never confirmed just alluded to. Her character would be slightly annoying otherwise but once you have discovered this, she opens up a whole new world and this is where the dark humour comes in. We can clearly see what is unfolding but Molly (who sees the world through different eyes) cannot.
The book is enhanced by the narration which is brilliant. Lauren Ambrose is from New England and has a clipped way of speaking. She has exaggerated this to enhance Molly's character and it works brilliantly.
Don't read this if you are a fan of crime novels and expect fast paced action with twists but please read it if you want to lose yourself in a lovely story and discover what goes on behind the doors of the Regency Grand Hotel.

A pleasure to read from start to finish

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Not my usual cup of tea but after the first 10 minutes I was captured. Wonderful characters. Intriguing story. Can’t wait to get the next in series.

An unexpected gem

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I bought because of the reviews and was not disappointed. An insight into the autistic mind although that will vary. Loved Molly and just wanted her to find happiness. ❤

easy listening

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Nice story, well narrated very simple, definitely not gritty - more like a single TV a episode than movie potential
Felt a little padded out with nice extended happy endings especially the last hour waiting for some sort of plot twist.
Thoroughly enjoyable

Nice

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really enjoyed this. Good narration and something different from my usual. interesting. Good listen

intriguing and a bit different

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I really enjoyed this audio book and will miss Molly Maid. She is quirky and interesting and the plot’s twists and turns had me riveted. Plus the backdrop of a grand NY hotel was escapism at its very best. Highly recommended.

A gripping read - Molly Maid is a unique heroine

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I highly recommend this book. It's an awesome reading. It will keep you going for hours.

excellence

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