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The Maid

The Maid

By Nita Prose

Book Details

Published: January 4, 2022

Publisher: Ballantine Books

Print length: 304 pages

ISBN-10: ‎ 0593356152

ISBN-13: 978-0593356159

Molly Gray knows how to clean a room to perfection—but she doesn’t always understand people.

Since losing her beloved gran, the one person who helped her make sense of the world, Molly has been navigating life on her own. At twenty-five, she takes comfort in routine and order, pouring her energy into her job as a hotel maid at the Regency Grand. With her impeccable standards, love of cleanliness, and strict adherence to etiquette, Molly is perfectly suited to restoring each room to spotless precision.

But everything changes when she enters the suite of the wealthy and enigmatic Charles Black—and finds him dead.

Suddenly, Molly’s carefully structured world begins to unravel. Misunderstood by those around her and unable to explain herself in the way others expect, she quickly becomes the prime suspect in a crime she doesn’t fully comprehend. As suspicion mounts, Molly must rely on unexpected allies to help her uncover the truth hidden beneath layers of deception.

Charming, suspenseful, and deeply heartfelt, The Maid is a modern locked-room mystery with a unique heroine at its center. Blending intrigue with emotional depth, it’s a story about seeing the world differently—and discovering that connection, kindness, and courage can reveal even the most carefully concealed secrets.

About the Author

Nita Prose is a #1 New York Times bestselling author whose novels have captivated readers around the world with their charm, wit, and clever mystery. She is best known for The Maid, a global sensation that has sold more than two million copies and was selected as a Good Morning America Book Club pick.

Her work has received widespread critical acclaim, earning prestigious honors including the Ned Kelly Award for International Crime Fiction, the Fingerprint Award for Debut Book of the Year, the Anthony Award for Best First Novel, and the Barry Award for Best First Mystery. The Maid was also a finalist for the Edgar Award for Best Novel.

Prose is also the author of The Mystery Guest, further cementing her place as a standout voice in contemporary mystery fiction. She continues to write engaging, character-driven stories that blend intrigue with heart.