# The Maid by Nita Prose, Book 1

Book: The Maid is Nita Prose’s mystery novel following hotel maid Molly Gray after she discovers a guest dead in a suite. It combines a whodunnit plot with a character-led story, though customer feedback is mixed on the opening pace.

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- Market: IE
- Language: en-IE
- Currency: EUR
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 7.74 EUR
- Previous price: 10.30 EUR
- Discount: 25%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T20:44:38.074Z
- Rating: 4.4 / 5
- Reviews: 6157

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## At a glance

- Molly Gray, a maid at the Regency Grand Hotel, finds a guest dead and becomes central to the mystery.
- Customer feedback describes the plot as blending cozy mystery with a character-driven narrative.
- Listed as Book 1 in the series.

## Pros

- A distinct hotel-maid protagonist anchors the murder mystery.
- The 352-page print length offers a substantial standalone reading experience.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: HarperCollins
- Publication date: 27 April 2023
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 352 pages
- ISBN-10: 0008435766
- ISBN-13: 978-0008435769
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 270 g
- Dimensions: 5.08 x 1.02 x 7.8 inches

## A good fit for

- Readers looking for a character-led whodunnit with cozy-mystery elements.
- Readers interested in a mystery centred on a hotel employee and a guest’s death.

## Less suited to

- Readers who need a consistently brisk opening, as feedback is divided on the pacing and some find the beginning slow.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights the plot twists, Molly’s character, and an engaging mix of cozy mystery and character-led storytelling. Some describe the book as charming and easy to read, while others find it a dull psychological thriller. Pacing opinions differ, especially over the slower start. This makes the book’s appeal more dependent on interest in its protagonist and mystery than on a uniformly brisk opening. The aggregate ratings lean positive, but do not explain individual reactions.
- Positive themes: Customers describe Molly as a sweet, charming protagonist and find the book easy to read.
- Positive themes: Feedback praises the plot twists and character-driven mystery.
- Negative themes: Some customers find it a dull psychological thriller.
- Mixed feedback: Pacing reactions vary, with some finding it fast-paced and others saying the beginning moves slowly.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Maid about?
Hotel maid Molly Gray discovers a guest dead in a Regency Grand Hotel suite and becomes central to the unfolding mystery.
### Is The Maid listed as part of a series?
Yes. The listing identifies it as Book 1.
### What format details are listed?
The listing gives an English-language first edition with 352 pages.
### What do customers say about the pacing?
Feedback is mixed. Some find the story fast-paced, while others say the beginning moves slowly.

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