I received this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
The Maid's Secret: A Maid Novel by Nita Prose Series: Molly the Maid #3
Also in this series: The Maid: A Novel, The Mystery Guest: A Maid Novel, The Mistletoe Mystery: A Maid Novella
Published by Ballantine Books Genres: Fiction / Mystery & Detective / Cozy
Pages: 336
Format: ARC
Source: NetGalley
Buy on Amazon, Buy on Indigo
Goodreads
When a daring art heist takes place at the Regency Grand, Molly’s life is threatened. The question is who’s out to get her, and why? Long-buried secrets will be revealed in this intriguing and heartwarming novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Maid and The Mystery Guest
A wedding. A heist. A secret.
Molly Gray’s life is about to change in ways she could never have imagined. As esteemed Head Maid and Special Events Manager of the Regency Grand Hotel, two good things are just around the corner—a TV taping of the hit antiquities show, Hidden Treasures, and even more exciting, her wedding to Juan Manuel.
When Molly brings in some old trinkets to be appraised on the show, one item is revealed to be a rare and coveted artifact worth millions. Molly becomes a rags-to-riches sensation, and a media frenzy swirls as she prepares to sell her priceless treasure. Then, on auction day the treasure suddenly vanishes. and Molly and her friends find themselves at the center of the boldest art heist in recent memory.
But the key to this mystery lies in the past, in a long-forgotten diary written by Molly’s Gran. For the first time ever, Molly learns about her grandmother’s secrets, how she was born into a wealthy family and fell head-over-heels in love with a young man her parents deemed below her. As fate would have it, Gran’s greatest love was someone Molly knows quite well…
A spirited heist caper and an epic love story, The Maid’s Secret is a spell-binding whodunnit that will capture your heart.
Story Locale: Regency Grand Hotel
Review
Molly Gray can’t catch a break. Just when our favorite hotel manager thought she had life figured out—complete with a dazzling new job title and a ring on her finger—chaos comes knocking at the Regency Grand. This time, it’s not just a missing guest or a misplaced silver spoon. We’re talking stolen artwork, with TV cameras rolling and Molly stuck in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.
Between planning her wedding to Juan Manuel and keeping the hotel’s reputation spotless, Molly’s plate was already full. Now she’s juggling Hidden Treasures film crews, priceless paintings that have vanished into thin air, and threats that hit way too close to home. Her world of precisely folded towels and immaculate hallways has turned upside down, and the mess isn’t something she can clean up with her trusty vacuum cleaner.
Nita Prose knows exactly what she’s doing with this third installment. She’s crafted a story that feels like sitting down with an old friend—if that friend happened to be caught up in an art heist. Molly’s still the same lovably literal thinker who sees the world through her own unique lens, but she’s grown without losing the charm that made us root for her from day one.
This book hits different. It’s sharper, deeper, and proves that the third time’s not just the charm—it’s the jackpot. For anyone who’s ever felt like an outsider looking in, or who simply loves a good mystery wrapped in heart and humor, The Maid’s Secret delivers. It’s like finding an unexpected chocolate on your pillow during turndown service—a delightful surprise that leaves you wanting more.
