The Mistletoe Mystery: A Maid Novella (Molly the Maid)
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Molly the Maid has a whole new mystery to solve in this heartwarming novella from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Maid and The Mystery Guest.
“[Molly is] the most interesting (and endearing) main character in a long time.”—Stephen King, on The Maid
Molly Gray has always loved the holidays. When Molly was a child, her gran went to great lengths to make the season merry and bright, full of cherished traditions. The first few Christmases without Gran were hard on Molly, but this year, her beloved boyfriend and fellow festive spirit, Juan Manuel, is intent on making the season Molly’s mofinst joyful yet.
But when a Secret Santa gift exchange at the Regency Grand Hotel raises questions about who Molly can and cannot trust, she dives headfirst into solving her most consequential—and personal—mystery yet. Molly has a bad feeling about things, and she starts to wonder: has she yet again mistaken a frog for a prince?
A heartwarming, magical story about the true spirit of the season, The Mistletoe Mystery reminds us that love is the greatest mystery of all.
“[Molly is] the most interesting (and endearing) main character in a long time.”—Stephen King, on The Maid
Molly Gray has always loved the holidays. When Molly was a child, her gran went to great lengths to make the season merry and bright, full of cherished traditions. The first few Christmases without Gran were hard on Molly, but this year, her beloved boyfriend and fellow festive spirit, Juan Manuel, is intent on making the season Molly’s mofinst joyful yet.
But when a Secret Santa gift exchange at the Regency Grand Hotel raises questions about who Molly can and cannot trust, she dives headfirst into solving her most consequential—and personal—mystery yet. Molly has a bad feeling about things, and she starts to wonder: has she yet again mistaken a frog for a prince?
A heartwarming, magical story about the true spirit of the season, The Mistletoe Mystery reminds us that love is the greatest mystery of all.
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Readers say *The Mistletoe Mystery* by Nita Prose is a sweet, cozy holiday novella featuring the endearing Molly Gray and a festive, feel-good Christm...
Oh, Molly, you've done it again—sniffing out secrets like a bloodhound with a festive bow on its head. But this time, it's not just any mystery; it's a holiday whodunit that could put Santa himself on the suspect list!
Molly Gray is back, and she’s as endearing as ever. But instead of solving crimes with fingerprints and forensic evidence, this time she’s armed with tinsel and the unmistakable scent of gingerbread. Molly, our favorite super-sleuthing maid, is knee-deep in holiday cheer at the Regency Grand Hotel, where Secret Santa gifts are exchanged with all the subtlety of a snowball to the face. But as we all know, when Molly's involved, nothing is ever simple. What starts as a harmless holiday tradition quickly snowballs into a full-blown mystery that could unravel the festive cheer.
And can we talk about Juan Manuel for a second? The man is practically a walking Hallmark movie—dashing, devoted, and determined to give Molly the Christmas of her dreams. But even with all his holiday spirit, Molly can't shake the feeling that something's off.
The story is a heartwarming reminder that not all mysteries come with a dead body—sometimes, they come with mistletoe, awkward gift exchanges, and a whole lot of heart. So, grab a cozy blanket, a cup of something warm, and settle in for a holiday tale that’s equal parts mystery and merriment. Just be sure to keep an eye on your own Secret Santa gift—who knows what secrets might be lurking under the wrapping paper!
Molly Gray is back, and she’s as endearing as ever. But instead of solving crimes with fingerprints and forensic evidence, this time she’s armed with tinsel and the unmistakable scent of gingerbread. Molly, our favorite super-sleuthing maid, is knee-deep in holiday cheer at the Regency Grand Hotel, where Secret Santa gifts are exchanged with all the subtlety of a snowball to the face. But as we all know, when Molly's involved, nothing is ever simple. What starts as a harmless holiday tradition quickly snowballs into a full-blown mystery that could unravel the festive cheer.
And can we talk about Juan Manuel for a second? The man is practically a walking Hallmark movie—dashing, devoted, and determined to give Molly the Christmas of her dreams. But even with all his holiday spirit, Molly can't shake the feeling that something's off.
The story is a heartwarming reminder that not all mysteries come with a dead body—sometimes, they come with mistletoe, awkward gift exchanges, and a whole lot of heart. So, grab a cozy blanket, a cup of something warm, and settle in for a holiday tale that’s equal parts mystery and merriment. Just be sure to keep an eye on your own Secret Santa gift—who knows what secrets might be lurking under the wrapping paper!
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