The Maid's Secret: A Maid Novel
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 . . . intrigue, heart, and humanity in spades.”—Lucy Foley
Molly Gray’s life is about to change in ways she could never have imagined. As the esteemed Head Maid and Special Events Manager of the Regency Grand Hotel, two good things are just around the corner—a taping of the hit antiquities TV show Hidden Treasures and, even more exciting, her wedding to Juan Manuel.
When Molly brings in some old trinkets to be appraised on the show, one item is revealed to be a rare and coveted artifact worth millions. Molly becomes a rags-to-riches sensation, and a media frenzy swirls as she prepares to sell her priceless treasure. Then, on auction day, the treasure suddenly vanishes. and Molly and her friends find themselves at the center of the boldest art heist in recent memory.
But the key to this mystery lies in the past, in a long-forgotten diary written by Molly’s Gran. For the first time ever, Molly learns about her grandmother’s secrets: how she was born into a wealthy family and fell head-over-heels in love with a young man her parents deemed below her. As fate would have it, Gran’s greatest love was someone Molly knows quite well.
A spirited heist caper and an epic love story, The Maid’s Secret is a spell-binding whodunit that will capture your heart.
”A big-hearted examination of wealth and social class.”—Oprah Daily
”A glorious read . . . intrigue, heart, and humanity in spades.”—Lucy Foley
Molly Gray’s life is about to change in ways she could never have imagined. As the esteemed Head Maid and Special Events Manager of the Regency Grand Hotel, two good things are just around the corner—a taping of the hit antiquities TV show Hidden Treasures and, even more exciting, her wedding to Juan Manuel.
When Molly brings in some old trinkets to be appraised on the show, one item is revealed to be a rare and coveted artifact worth millions. Molly becomes a rags-to-riches sensation, and a media frenzy swirls as she prepares to sell her priceless treasure. Then, on auction day, the treasure suddenly vanishes. and Molly and her friends find themselves at the center of the boldest art heist in recent memory.
But the key to this mystery lies in the past, in a long-forgotten diary written by Molly’s Gran. For the first time ever, Molly learns about her grandmother’s secrets: how she was born into a wealthy family and fell head-over-heels in love with a young man her parents deemed below her. As fate would have it, Gran’s greatest love was someone Molly knows quite well.
A spirited heist caper and an epic love story, The Maid’s Secret is a spell-binding whodunit that will capture your heart.
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Community Reviews
Meet Molly Gray—maid, marvel, and millionaire. “Normally, we’d call this a ‘rags-to-riches’ story, but as you can see . . . it’s rag-to-riches in Molly’s case.” Thanks to the “great elation and immense consternation” of a Fabergé egg. This maid has got it made! Until the golden huevo goes hasta luego! She’s about to become a multimillionaire until she isn’t. She’s popular until she isn’t. Instead, she becomes the victim of theft and threats. Beware: “When you have something of value, there’s always someone ready to take it from you…You may be a coveted treasure one day and pitched to the curb the next.”
“Silver teaches you things. Never judge by appearances. A tarnished piece might be a hidden treasure…We should always look past the grime, for what lies beyond it may shine more brightly than anything imaginable…Your worth is not determined through the worldly goods you possess, nor will it ever decrease because someone refuses to see your value. Here’s what I’ve learned over the years: you can’t make people see what they don’t want to see. And the most precious treasures are often overlooked.”
“Faith is a wonderful thing. And being a believer is a virtue, provided what you believe in is the truth rather than lies. When faith is used for good, it can move mountains, but when it fuels injustice, it’s a terrorizing force. Be careful what you believe in, Molly. And listen when your instincts speak.”
“The moral of the story: be grateful for what you have, especially if you’re loved…if we do not cultivate kindness, malice springs from the soil and poisons everything. For every loss I’ve suffered in this life, I’ve gained compassion, comprehension, and empathy. And if I had to do it all again, I wouldn’t exchange these riches for all the gold in the world.” Nita Prose’s The Maid’s Secret is the pièce de résistance of the quadrilogy, “a marzi-miracle.”
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