The Mystery Guest: A Maid Novel (Molly the Maid Book 2)
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • 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.
“Polished to perfection!”—Shari Lapena, author of Everyone Here Is Lying
“Lives up to the hype . . . both a delightful whodunit and a pointed social commentary.”—The Washington Post
NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS’ CHOICE • A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: PopSugar, Harper’s Bazaar, Chicago Public Library, CrimeReads, Bookreporter
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 tearoom 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 high-profile death threatens the hotel’s pristine reputation, Molly knows she alone holds the key to unlocking the killer’s identity. But that key is buried deep in her past, as long ago, she knew J. D. Grimthorpe. Molly begins to comb her memory for clues, revisiting her childhood and the mysterious Grimthorpe mansion where she and her dearly departed Gran once worked side by side. With the entire hotel under investigation, Molly must solve the mystery posthaste. Because if there’s one thing she knows for sure, it’s that secrets don’t stay buried forever.
“Polished to perfection!”—Shari Lapena, author of Everyone Here Is Lying
“Lives up to the hype . . . both a delightful whodunit and a pointed social commentary.”—The Washington Post
NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS’ CHOICE • A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: PopSugar, Harper’s Bazaar, Chicago Public Library, CrimeReads, Bookreporter
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 tearoom 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 high-profile death threatens the hotel’s pristine reputation, Molly knows she alone holds the key to unlocking the killer’s identity. But that key is buried deep in her past, as long ago, she knew J. D. Grimthorpe. Molly begins to comb her memory for clues, revisiting her childhood and the mysterious Grimthorpe mansion where she and her dearly departed Gran once worked side by side. With the entire hotel under investigation, Molly must solve the mystery posthaste. Because if there’s one thing she knows for sure, it’s that secrets don’t stay buried forever.
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What’s it about?
Nita Prose has written a follow-up to her popular mystery The Maid. Molly Gray is back and now she is the head maid at the Regency Grand Hotel. When a famous author drops dead during a press conference Molly dreads what will happen to the staff in her hotel. Molly is unusual and she notices details that others miss. Will she be able to help Detective Stark find the killer?
What did it make me think about?
Who did it?
Should I read it?
The Mystery Guest is a stand-alone book that does not require you to read her first novel. I enjoyed The Maid a little more because it was so original. If you loved the first book, then you will also love this one. They are very similar. This book was just a tad bit slower for me, and at times, it felt forced. I do think this novel would appeal to any reader who likes a wholesome whodunit. Perhaps the perfect Christmas gift for Grandma?
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“Gran taught me everything I know, such as how to polish silver, how to read books and people, and how to make a proper cup of tea.”
What’s it about?
Nita Prose has written a follow-up to her popular mystery The Maid. Molly Gray is back and now she is the head maid at the Regency Grand Hotel. When a famous author drops dead during a press conference Molly dreads what will happen to the staff in her hotel. Molly is unusual and she notices details that others miss. Will she be able to help Detective Stark find the killer?
What did it make me think about?
Who did it?
Should I read it?
The Mystery Guest is a stand-alone book that does not require you to read her first novel. I enjoyed The Maid a little more because it was so original. If you loved the first book, then you will also love this one. They are very similar. This book was just a tad bit slower for me, and at times, it felt forced. I do think this novel would appeal to any reader who likes a wholesome whodunit. Perhaps the perfect Christmas gift for Grandma?
Quote-
“Gran taught me everything I know, such as how to polish silver, how to read books and people, and how to make a proper cup of tea.”
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