The Maid's Secret : A Maid Novel

Summary: 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 GuestA 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 THE THIRD NOVEL IN THE SERIES THAT BEGAN WITH THE MAID, A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, GMA BOOK CLUB PICK, AND GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD WINNERA NEW ADVENTURE WITH THE MILLION-COPY+ MOLLY: Molly the Maid, whom Stephen King called "the most interesting (and endearing) character in a long time" has won the hearts of more than a million readers in her previous outings The Maid, The Mystery Guest, and the upcoming The Mistletoe Mystery, and once again brings her unique charm and warmth to the story.CAN BE READ AS A STANDALONE: While readers familiar with Molly and her cohort will be pleased to spend more time with them, new readers wil be able to jump right in with this novel, too!PERFECT FOR BOOK CLUBS: There's so much to discuss in Molly's adventures, from the commentary on societal expectations and what it means to be different, to finding strength in ourselves and being there for our friends.MAJOR FILM NEWS: The Maid has been optioned by Universal.A FAN AND CRITICAL FAVORITE: The Maid was named a Best Book of the Year by The Washington Post, The Guardian, PopSugar, She Reads, Reader's Digest, Kirkus Reviews, Newsweek, Glamour, and The List, while The Mystery Guest was named a Best Book of the Year by PopSugar, Harper's Bazaar and the Chicago Public Library before it even hit shelves!Quotes:Praise for The Maid's Secret“Wonderful . . . The perfectly timed reveals in each story line complement each other, and Prose seamlessly integrates the tones of 1950s melodrama and zany contemporary caper. Energetic and full of heart, this proves that Prose’s series deserves a long run.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review“A big-hearted examination of wealth and social class.”—Oprah Daily“A glorious read . . . Intrigue, heart, and humanity in spades.”—Lucy Foley, New York Times bestselling author of The Midnight FeastPraise for The MaidA Good Morning America Book Club pick“A delightful whodunit.”—People“The reader comes to understand Molly’s worldview, and to sympathize with her longing to be accepted—a quest that gives The Maid real emotional heft.”—The New York Times Book Review (Editors’ Choice)“Excellent and totally entertaining . . . the most interesting (and endearing) main character in a long time.”—Stephen King“What begins as a sprightly murder mystery turns into a meaningful, and at times even delicate, portrait of growth.”—NPR“A murder mystery with tremendous heart.”—Lisa Jewell, New York Times bestselling author of None of This Is True“Think Clue. Think page-turner.”—Glamour“[Molly’s] bravery, kindness, and lack of artifice are engaging enough to have you rooting for her all the way.”—The GuardianAuthor Bio: Nita Prose is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Maid, which has sold more than two million copies worldwide, The Mystery Guest and The Mistletoe Mystery. A Good Morning America Book Club pick, The Maid won the Ned Kelly Award for International Crime Fiction, the Fingerprint Award for Debut Novel of the Year, the Anthony Award for Best First Novel, and the Barry Award for Best First Mystery. The Maid was also an Edgar Award finalist for Best Novel. Nita would love to hear from you on Instagram @NitaProse or at nitaprose.com.Author Residence: Toronto, ONAuthor Hometown: Toronto, ON