The Maid
Molly the Maid, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Lauren Ambrose
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Nita Prose
About this listen
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 LimitedCritic 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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- Emjay
- 03-04-23
Quirky, interesting and enjoyable
I very much enjoy this book. It was very well read by the narrator. The character and plot development was excellent. I would definitely recommend.
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- Chantal Noordeloos
- 07-31-24
Nice idea, but lacking
I love the idea but the story is quite inconsistent and not terribly well written. The author had a great concept, but didn’t work out the characters and the story very well and it feels a bit childish. The ending makes no sense with the rest of the narrative, especially since it’s from a first person perspective. There’s no ‘hiding the gun’. The characters make little sense and are very two dimensional. Plus the author went for a very cliche view of neurodiversity. It made the character very simple.
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- Melina Lewis
- 01-25-23
Totally divine
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to The maid. The narration was spot on. The story itself was really good too, seemingly light but touching on a number of issues in the world which are dark and ugly. It was great
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- Luis PW
- 01-09-23
Started out fine…
The beginning was enticing and since the voice actor does a wonderful job, I was hooked in a few minutes. However, by the second half of the story you realise nothing is really going on and it becomes a bland plot. The ending makes zero sense in my opinion, as it doesn’t fit the protagonist’s character.
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- kasulwa
- 09-28-23
Allow the storyline time to develop
Before I realised the reason for the lead’s strange nature, the storyline was frustratingly predictable. The last 3 hours of the book redeemed itself and had some delightful moments
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- Charleen
- 03-06-23
A Refreshingly quirky mystery
A Refreshingly quirky mystery that hooked me straight away! It was also voted the the best Mystery & Thriller by Goodreads 2022
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- Leisha
- 05-27-23
Reviews are spot-on!!
I put off listening to this book, it didn't really sound that , cover wasn't even all that flash but with so many positive reviews I caved and so glad I did.
It's not much of a thriller or even that suspensiveful however, right from the beginning the characters are engaging and likeable. The story, although simple hooks you in and I found it hard to turn off even at 1am.
highly recommend
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- Victoria C.
- 01-16-23
riveting journey
despite some clicbes this exciting story reveals the essence of human existence. The narration speellbinds
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- Louise Thompson
- 12-30-23
Excellent narration
Narrator was particularly good, I forgot at many points that it wasn’t individual people talking.
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- Jess
- 04-20-22
A wonderful book.
Do yourself a favor and dive into the book immediately! It will not disappoint. Loved the narrator too.
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