The Mystery Guest
A Maid Novel
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Lauren Ambrose
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Nita Prose
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INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER
A NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS’ CHOICE
WINNER OF THE CRIME WRITERS OF CANADA WHODUNIT AWARD FOR BEST TRADITIONAL MYSTERY
BOOK 2 OF 2: MOLLY THE MAID
“Prepare to be swept away again into the wonderfully endearing and unforgettable world of Molly. . . . Nita Prose writes like no other—I loved this even more than her utterly delightful debut.” —Ashley Audrain, bestselling author of The Push and The Whispers
“Polished to perfection!” —Shari Lapena, New York Times bestselling author of Everyone Here Is Lying
A new mess. A new mystery. It’s up to Molly the maid to uncover the truth, no matter how dirty, in this standalone novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Maid, a Good Morning America Book Club pick.
Molly Gray is not like anyone else. With her flair for cleaning and proper etiquette, she has risen through the ranks of the glorious five-star Regency Grand Hotel to become the esteemed Head Maid. But just as her life reaches a pinnacle state of perfection, her world is turned upside down when J.D. Grimthorpe, the world-renowned mystery author, drops dead—very dead—on the hotel’s tea room floor.
When Detective Stark, Molly's old foe, investigates the author’s unexpected demise, it becomes clear that this death was murder most foul. Suspects abound, and everyone wants to know: Who killed J.D. Grimthorpe? Was it Lily, the new Maid-in-Training? Or was it Serena, the author’s secretary? Could Mr. Preston, the hotel’s beloved doorman, be hiding something? And is Molly really as innocent as she seems?
As the case threatens the hotel’s pristine reputation, Molly knows that she alone holds the key to unlocking the killer's identity. But that key is buried deep in her past—because long ago, she knew J.D. Grimthorpe. Molly must comb her memory for clues, and revisit her childhood and the mysterious Grimthorpe mansion where her dearly departed Gran once worked. With Molly and her colleagues under investigation, she knows she must solve the mystery post-haste. And if there's one thing she knows for sure, it's that dirty secrets don't stay buried forever...
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One of:
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“Lives up to the hype . . . both a delightful whodunit and a pointed social commentary.”—The Washington Post
“The sequel to Prose’s award-winning debut The Maid marks the return of a charming protagonist with awkward social skills and a big heart.” —Library Journal, starred review
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- Elizabeth
- 2024-02-16
Meh…
It was okay. Didn’t like the first book either but thought I’d give it a shot. Not the biggest fan of the narration.
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- Maria Rice
- 2024-01-31
Not nearly as strong as the first
Narration was great as in the first but story was really predictable compared to the first one. Magic was not able to be re created and quite predictable unfortunately.
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- Anonymous User
- 2024-11-26
Molly oh my!
I love Molly the maid and the way she sees the world, especially when she solves murder cases. I truly enjoyed listening to the narrator voice Molly and the other characters along the way in their adventures. This is true storytelling and I felt swept away during every chapter. This reminded me of my Gran, thank you for that.
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- JennD
- 2024-02-05
Molly the detective
oh I do hope there is another book or several...
Molly the Detective
fingers crossed
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- @haylingbookstorm
- 2024-11-17
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Book: The Mystery Guest
Author: Nita Prose
Rating: 4 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Another great book in the Molly The Maid series!
I always find the FMC in this series to be a breath of fresh air, and I think the only reason I didn't like this one as much as the first is because I found it a little sad that the FMC was conforming to society, even if it made sense why and how she was.
I really loved the mystery behind this one since it was author/book related - and I definitely had close ideas of who did it, but in the end I was still shocked!
You get:
• Neurodivergent FMC
• Murder Mystery
• Hotel
• Author
• Past History
• Twists & Turns
• Who Did It?
I highly recommend this series! Available on ebook, hardcover, paperback, and audiobook.
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- pennycat
- 2023-12-28
Outstanding narration
I enjoyed this second novel as much as the first in this series mainly due to the fantastic narrator who really makes the characters come to life! The story is engaging with bits of humor that I didn't expect. Molly the maid is very endearing.
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- Kristi
- 2024-06-10
The absolute best narrator.
I enjoy these cozy mysteries by Nita Prose, but the real reason I keep buying the audible version as opposed to the physical book is because the narration is absolute perfection.
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- Nomad
- 2024-02-23
Quirky easy and fun but read The Maid first!
Molly is such an endearing protagonist! I was charmed a at first read (The Maid)! With excited anticipation I came back for more of Molly, Mr. Preston and Ms. Stark in Nita Prose’s second book. I enjoyed discovering further backstory of a more confident Molly in this lighthearted cozy mystery. Great voice performances for multiple characters by the narrator.
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- Susan
- 2024-09-01
Another great story starring Molly the maid.
Very well written. Always interesting. Such a great mix of characters. Loved the mystery and the life of Molly. Excellent Narration.
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- Victoria
- 2023-12-26
Loved the Gran flashbacks!!
Another great who dunit that finds Molly maid in the middle of it once again!! I hope she takes up Detective Starks offer!! Please write another one and continue Molly’s story!!
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