Book Details:
- Published Date: January 4, 2022
- Author: Nita Prose
- Genre: Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Adult, Crime
- Format: Hardcover (Book of the Month)
- Length: 285 pages
Since Gran died a few months ago, twenty-five-year-old Molly has been navigating life’s complexities all by herself. No matter—she throws herself with gusto into her work as a hotel maid. Her unique character, along with her obsessive love of cleaning and proper etiquette, make her an ideal fit for the job. She delights in donning her crisp uniform each morning, stocking her cart with miniature soaps and bottles, and returning guest rooms at the Regency Grand Hotel to a state of perfection.
But Molly’s orderly life is upended the day she enters the suite of the infamous and wealthy Charles Black, only to find it in a state of disarray and Mr. Black himself dead in his bed. Before she knows what’s happening, Molly’s unusual demeanor has the police targeting her as their lead suspect. She quickly finds herself caught in a web of deception, one she has no idea how to untangle. Fortunately for Molly, friends she never knew she had unite with her in a search for clues to what really happened to Mr. Black—but will they be able to find the real killer before it’s too late?
A Clue-like, locked-room mystery and a heartwarming journey of the spirit, The Maid explores what it means to be the same as everyone else and yet entirely different—and reveals that all mysteries can be solved through connection to the human heart. (Amazon)
So this a murder mystery. A devoted maid of hotel ends up being one of the prime suspects for a murder that happened in the hotel. This alone is really what made me want to read this book.
If you pay attention, you do find out who the killer is pretty fast, but I don’t even think the book is meant to be about who murdered the victim. This books seems to focus more on Molly and how she thinks and interacts with people. I originally gave this book 2 stars. I did find myself getting bored rather quickly. However, there are elements of this book that made it a decent read. Molly is a pretty interesting character and because Molly is different struggles with social interactions, it makes her the primary suspect in the police’s eyes.
If you’re up for a quick murder, mystery read, i’de recommend this book.
My Rating:
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