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The Maid
- Molly the Maid, Book 1
- Narrated by: Lauren Ambrose
- Length: 9 hrs and 37 mins
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Summary
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
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Critic 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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- Jackie Toogood
- 31-01-22
Absolutely worth a listen
I loved the gentleness of the way this book was written. Molly the main character is very quirky and somewhat innocent. And this shows out in her conversations with other characters which makes you laugh.
Lauren Ambrose who narrates the book brings the book to life and keeps you wanting more from the book.
I finished it in record time and I’ll certainly be encouraging my friends to choose this book
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- louie
- 03-02-22
Something a bit different
Really enjoyed this, for lots of reasons, and great narration. The voice of the maid was presented well
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- Mr Carl R. Sutherland
- 05-03-22
Enjoyable start but sadly drifted away
I really enjoyed the opening chapters. It felt a little different and fresh. However the longer it went on the more predictable it became and sadly I didn’t believe the character any more. I think the change came when it moved into amateur detective mode and I just didn’t believe the Molly I had come to know would be able to do some of the things she did. Some stereotypical characters who were just one dimensional. I just wanted it to finish by the last quarter of the book.
I loved the narration however, hence the 5 stars. Lauren Ambrose was one of the reasons I stuck with it until the end.
It didn’t live up to the hype sadly. Great start and a case of what might have been, I think.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-02-22
A good listen
I really enjoyed this quirky book. The characters were written in with depth and perception and you instantly warmed to Molly and Gran and desperately wanted things to turn out well for her. Maybe a bit of a slow start but worth the wait. The narrator was excellent.
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- Anonymous User
- 30-01-22
fantastic story, gripping till the end
Columbo would love this mystery. The characters are so engaging. I want to visit The Grand.
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- Stacey Boot
- 01-02-22
Excellent read
Really loved The Maid. I couldn't stop listening to it. The narrator portrayed the characters really well and I enjoyed the book from start to finish.
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- katie
- 05-03-22
Loved it!
Absolutely loved this book! Liked the reading of it, the narrator really created a lovely picture of Molly!
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- stephanie
- 06-03-22
Brilliant. Loved the narration. Good story.
Loved it. Mollys character seems very real. Her struggles with being different come across very well. Brilliantly narrated.
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- Ursula Connolly
- 26-03-22
A brilliant read.
I loved this book it was one I couldn't stop listening to the story carried me along and Molly the Maids character was brilliantly written. I have been happily reminded of growing up in an era when that degree of cleanliness was the rule aa opposed to the exception! I loved her joy in her work. I can't wait to read Nita Prose's next work.
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- michelle
- 31-07-22
Excellence!!
I loved this book , would recommend to anyone . Compliments to the author , I shall be looking for more books by them .
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