The Maid

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You dont see her. But she sees you

*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 Mollys at the heart of it because if anyone can uncover the secrets beneath the surface, the fingerprints amongst the filth its the maid . . .

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Everyones 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

I loved everything about this book READER REVIEW

I didnt think I could love a character any more than I loved Eleanor Oliphant but along comes Molly the Maid. God, I love her READER REVIEW

Fresh, fiendish and darkly beguiling. The Maid is so thrillingly original, and clever, and joyous. I just adored every page CHRIS WHITAKER

Felt like a modern day homage to Agatha Christie READER REVIEW

Lots of twists and turns and highly gripping READER REVIEW

A Sunday Times No.4 bestseller for w/c 24/01/2022

A New York Times No.1 bestseller for w/c 31/01/2022

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Excellent and totally entertaining the most interesting (and endearing) main character in a long timeStephen King

A smart, riveting, and deliciously refreshing debut. Prose knows how to pen a murder mystery with tremendous heartLisa Jewell

The books endearing central character and atmospheric hotel setting make it an escapist pleasure a mini-break between the pages Sunday Times

Nita Prose has created a true 21st Century heroine in a brilliantly-written, transformative story Janice Hallett

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 intricateplotting 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

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

Unlike anything else Ive 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

Author Bio

Nita Prose is a long-time editor, serving many bestselling authors and their books. She lives in Toronto, Canada, in a house that is only moderately clean. www.nitaprose.com @NitaProse