INSTANT #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER

One of ELLE's "Best Mysteries and Thrillers of 2025"

PRAISE FOR THE MAID'S SECRET:

“A glorious read . . . Intrigue, heart, and humanity in spades.”
—Lucy Foley, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Apartment and The Guest List

“A big-hearted examination of wealth and social class.”
—Oprah Daily

“An art heist plot with a juicy love story full of class conflict and family drama. . . . Energetic and full of heart, this proves that Prose’s series deserves a long run.”
—Publishers Weekly, starred review

“There’s a happy ending for everyone . . . in this feel-good adventure.”
—Booklist

“It’s dust rags to riches for Molly in [The Maid's Secret]. . . . The book has the series’ customary charms.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“Delightful…. Slick, skillful, and perfect for fans of Antiques Roadshow. You won’t be able to put it down until the last page.”
—The Globe and Mail

"Another charmer. . . . Very fun."
—Boston Globe


PRAISE FOR THE MAID SERIES:

“[Molly is] the most interesting (and endearing) main character in a long time.”
—Stephen King

“Prose’s intricate plotting is seamless.”
—The New York Times

“Prose delves into the issues—of difference, of justice—with a touch as gentle as the humour.”
—Toronto Star

“While each book in Prose’s series stands on its own, longtime fans of Molly will delight in the return of a familiar cast. . . . Molly’s sharp-eyed grasp of clues found in the course of keeping the hotel spotless will keep you on the edge of your armchair. When not a creature is stirring, your mind still will be.”
—Oprah Daily

“Prose’s loving depiction of her characters creates true emotional depth.”
—ELLE

“Tightly written and reminiscent of Agatha Christie's whodunnits.”
—Harper’s Bazaar

“The endearing, unforgettable Molly reminds us to challenge our assumptions about one another, and shows us how meaningful it is to feel truly seen in the world. . . . Prose makes us consider how far we’d go for the people we love, and what we owe ourselves above all else.”
—Ashley Audrain, #1 bestselling author of The Push

“For anyone who has ever felt out of step with the world, no matter how hard they try to fit it, Nita Prose has blessed us with Molly Gray.”
—Heather O'Neill, author of The Lonely Hearts Hotel and When We Lost Our Heads

“What a world Nita Prose has built here at the Regency Grand, with its revolving doors, its Art Deco tearoom, its plush suites and cozy housekeeping quarters—the most inviting high-society funhouse since Wes Anderson’s Grand Budapest Hotel.”
—A.J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window

“Once I checked into the Regency Grand I never wanted to leave.”
—Jenny Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street

“Being in Molly’s mind is like eating ice cream on a hot summer day: delicious and refreshing.”
—Samantha M. Bailey, USA Today and #1 national bestselling author of Woman on the Edge

“I've seldom come across such a great cast of fictional characters, especially, of course, Molly the maid.”
—Hazel Prior, bestselling author of How the Penguins Saved Veronica

“Nita Prose is an explosive talent.”
—Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, bestselling author of The Girls Are All So Nice Here

“I cheered and felt deeply for Molly the Maid—a complex and masterfully drawn protagonist I won't soon forget.”
—Andrea Bartz, New York Times bestselling author of We Were Never Here

“Nita Prose has updated and perfected the cozy murder. . . . Molly Gray is a gift to the world, with a perspective so clear-eyed and refreshing, you’ll hear her voice as a comfort if ever something in your own life looks bleak. . . . Solving a crime has never been more delightful.”
—Nina de Gramont, New York Times bestselling author of The Christie Affair

“I loved every second spent in Molly’s world and can’t wait to see where Prose takes us next.”
—Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost Names

“Clever clues, a smorgasboard of suspects, and a rocket-fuel pace mean Molly the Maid deserves her place not only as Head Maid of The Regency Grand, but in the pantheon of great literary detectives.”
—Benjamin Stevenson, internationally bestselling author of Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone

“As was true of Molly’s first three books, this latest [in the Molly the Maid series] is fun to read. . . . The author builds suspense by moving from Molly’s narrative to Gran’s at critical times. Both narratives unfold in an entirely engaging way.”
—Winnipeg Free Press