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The Maid by Nita Prose
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"The Maid" by Nita Prose is a debut novel and a delightful Cozy Mystery!

Twenty-five-year-old, Molly Gray misses her Gran, the person who raised her. She mostly wishes Gran were still alive so she wasn't quite so lonely now. Molly is somewhat socially awkward and doesn't always understand the intentions of others, something Gran patiently helped her with!

Molly learned everything she knows from her Gran, especially about cleaning. It's her passion to clean to perfection as a maid at the five-star 'Regency Grand Hotel'. Molly loves everything about her job. Her crisp, clean uniform, her well-stocked cart, and cleaning each room, with a sense of pride, back to a state of excellence!

But, when Molly finds wealthy hotel guest, Charles Black, dead in his suite, her regimented life drastically changes into a disorderly mess!

Molly's unique demeanor is misinterpreted as guilt and she finds herself the lead suspect in a tangled web of deception she didn't see coming! Who can Molly turn to for help?

What a delightful journey this story was with Molly as the quirky protagonist. I was so intrigued by her perspective of life. Sometimes savvy but mostly unaware of the ways of the world around her. I love her honesty, her sense of friendship and family, and doing what's right and good!

A satisfying cozy-mystery and a perfect mix of unique characters with enough to love and enough to love-to-hate. This story surfaces important topics of being misunderstood, under-valued, finding your voice, and believing in yourself. These are what we should refer to in the future as: 'Molly Lessons'!

A debut novel that is a delight to read with a protagonist that is simply...well, delightful! I can't wait to see what this author comes up with next!

5 delightful and completely VISIBLE stars!

Thank you to NetGalley, Ballantine Books, and Nita Prose for a free ARC of this book. It has been an honor to give my honest and voluntary review.
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Reading Progress

May 4, 2021 – Shelved as: to-read
May 4, 2021 – Shelved
December 6, 2021 – Started Reading
December 6, 2021 – Shelved as: advanced-reading-copy
December 6, 2021 – Shelved as: netgalley
December 6, 2021 – Shelved as: kindle-e-book
December 6, 2021 –
20.0% "Molly is quite the quirky protagonist for this interesting read. I'm already intrigued by this one..."
December 10, 2021 –
51.0% "As the story moves along, I'm attempting to catch the many hints and clues of WTF is going on..."
December 11, 2021 –
78.0% "As this story begins to come together, Molly is integral to the answers. She is such a complete and totally delightful character! XOXO"
December 12, 2021 –
100.0% "So glad for this satisfying mystery. A well written story with unique characters and an interesting premise. I enjoyed having Molly lead me through her story of her growth and development and ending with her closing thoughts. Delightful!"
December 12, 2021 – Finished Reading
December 14, 2021 – Shelved as: cozy-mystery
December 14, 2021 – Shelved as: read-in-2021

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message 1: by Regina (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 14, 2021 04:35PM

Regina Absolutely delightful review of a wonderful story and even better character! So happy this was a 5-star read for you, Terrie. ❤️


message 2: by Michael (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 14, 2021 04:52PM

Michael David (on hiatus) Fantabulous review, Terrie! I'm thrilled you loved meeting Molly and enjoyed her story. Delightful indeed! 🤗


message 3: by Shelley's Book Nook (new)
Dec 14, 2021 05:06PM

Shelley's Book Nook Lovely review, Terri. This was such a delightful read for me as well...so glad you enjoyed it too.


message 4: by Jayme (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 14, 2021 06:01PM

Jayme Thrilled that this was also an5⭐️ read for you! Molly will be making her way onto this year’s favorite list for me! Delightful review! ❤️


message 5: by Kat (Books are Comfort Food) (new)
Dec 14, 2021 06:14PM

Kat (Books are Comfort Food) Wonderful review, Terrie. Glad this was a winner fir you and you enjoyed it so much! 💕


message 6: by Kat (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 14, 2021 07:44PM

Kat Aww, I love this review, Terrie! I just started this, and everyone's glowing reviews and sweet comments about Molly make so much sense now! I'm glad you enjoyed it so much! 💗


message 7: by Tina (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 14, 2021 08:26PM

Tina An excellent review Terrie! I have this one. Can’t wait to read it now!


message 8: by Cathy (new)
Dec 15, 2021 01:22AM

Cathy S. Again a great review!


message 9: by Pat (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 15, 2021 02:33AM

Pat Lovely review Terrie! This book has had so many 5 star reviews, I am really looking forward to reading it!


message 10: by Barbara (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 15, 2021 04:39AM

Barbara "unique demeanor"!! Love it Terrie. Fantastic review.


message 11: by Holly (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 15, 2021 04:53AM

Holly B (slower pace!) I'm so glad to see how much you enjoyed it Terrie!


message 12: by Terrie (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 15, 2021 05:29AM

Terrie Robinson (short break) Regina wrote: "Absolutely delightful review of a wonderful story and even better character! So happy this was a 5-star read for you, Terrie. ❤️"

Thank you, Regina! Molly is certainly a very memorable character.


message 13: by Terrie (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 15, 2021 05:30AM

Terrie Robinson (short break) Michael wrote: "Fantabulous review, Terrie! I'm thrilled you loved meeting Molly and enjoyed her story. Delightful indeed! 🤗"

Thanks, Michael! I loved meeting Molly and her story was the best! :-D


message 14: by Terrie (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 15, 2021 05:31AM

Terrie Robinson (short break) ʚϊɞ Shelley's ʚϊɞ Book Nook wrote: "Lovely review, Terri. This was such a delightful read for me as well...so glad you enjoyed it too."

Yay! You loved it, too! Thank you so much, Shelley! :-D


message 15: by Michelle (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 15, 2021 06:13AM

Michelle Agree! Agree! Agree! I loved this book and most of all Molly. Magnificent review, Terrie! 🧡


message 16: by JanB (new) - rated it 2 stars
Dec 15, 2021 06:59AM

JanB This is on my list and I am looking forward to it even more now! I love your review Terrie! ❤️


message 17: by Luvtoread (new)
Dec 15, 2021 07:41AM

Luvtoread Wonderful, detailed review, Terrie! So glad that you enjoyed it!!😀🎀


message 18: by [deleted user] (new)
Dec 15, 2021 08:11AM

Terrific review, Terrie!


message 19: by Terrie (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 15, 2021 08:19AM

Terrie Robinson (short break) Jayme wrote: "Thrilled that this was also an5⭐️ read for you! Molly will be making her way onto this year’s favorite list for me! Delightful review! ❤️"

Yay, for Team Molly! Thanks so much, Jayme! :-D


message 20: by Terrie (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 15, 2021 08:20AM

Terrie Robinson (short break) Kat (Books are Comfort Food) wrote: "Wonderful review, Terrie. Glad this was a winner fir you and you enjoyed it so much! 💕"

Thank you, Kat! Super enjoyable read! :-D


message 21: by Terrie (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 15, 2021 08:21AM

Terrie Robinson (short break) Kat wrote: "Aww, I love this review, Terrie! I just started this, and everyone's glowing reviews and sweet comments about Molly make so much sense now! I'm glad you enjoyed it so much! 💗"

Thanks so much, Kat! I can't wait to read your review because I just know you're gonna love Molly, too! :-D


message 22: by Terrie (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 15, 2021 08:22AM

Terrie Robinson (short break) Tina wrote: "An excellent review Terrie! I have this one. Can’t wait to read it now!"

Thank you, Tina! Yay!! I hope you're gonna love meeting Molly, too! Can't wait to read your review... :-D


message 23: by Terrie (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 15, 2021 08:23AM

Terrie Robinson (short break) Cathy wrote: "Again a great review!"

Thanks so much, Cathy! This was a fun one to read. :-D


message 24: by Terrie (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 15, 2021 11:48AM

Terrie Robinson (short break) Pat wrote: "Lovely review Terrie! This book has had so many 5 star reviews, I am really looking forward to reading it!"

Thanks, Pat! Those 5 star reviews are telling readers they need to meet Molly, too! :-D


message 25: by Terrie (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 15, 2021 11:49AM

Terrie Robinson (short break) Barbara wrote: ""unique demeanor"!! Love it Terrie. Fantastic review."

Thank you, Barbara! Molly is all about 'unique'. She's one of a kind! :-D


message 26: by Terrie (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 15, 2021 11:50AM

Terrie Robinson (short break) Holly wrote: "I'm so glad to see how much you enjoyed it Terrie!"

Molly's the best, Holly! :-D


message 27: by Terrie (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 15, 2021 11:51AM

Terrie Robinson (short break) Michelle wrote: "Agree! Agree! Agree! I loved this book and most of all Molly. Magnificent review, Terrie! 🧡"

Yay, for Team Molly! Thanks, Michelle! :-D


message 28: by Terrie (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 15, 2021 11:52AM

Terrie Robinson (short break) JanB wrote: "This is on my list and I am looking forward to it even more now! I love your review Terrie! ❤️"

You're going to have the best time meeting Molly. Thank you, Jan! :-D


message 29: by Marialyce (new) - rated it 2 stars
Dec 15, 2021 12:32PM

Marialyce Loved reading your review, Terrie, and like Jan, I am looking forward to this story.


message 30: by Melissa (Trying to Catch Up) (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 15, 2021 01:32PM

Melissa (Trying to Catch Up) Excellent review Terrie, such a great book!


message 31: by Terrie (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 15, 2021 01:36PM

Terrie Robinson (short break) Marialyce (absltmom, yaya) wrote: "Loved reading your review, Terrie, and like Jan, I am looking forward to this story."

Thank you, Marialyce! I hope you and Jan have the best time buddy reading this one together! Molly is a very unique character and I loved her story. Can't wait for your reviews!! :-D


message 32: by Terrie (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 15, 2021 01:38PM

Terrie Robinson (short break) Melissa (LifeFullyBooked) wrote: "Excellent review Terrie, such a great book!"

Thanks, Melissa! I agree, it's such a fun read with a very unique main character.


message 33: by Darla (new) - rated it 3 stars
Dec 15, 2021 01:46PM

Darla Absolutely agree, Terri! Molly is delightful and Mr. Black is just that. Great review!


message 34: by Terrie (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 15, 2021 02:06PM

Terrie Robinson (short break) Thanks so much, Darla, and so glad you loved Molly, too! :-D


message 35: by Nancy (playing catch-up) (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 15, 2021 05:02PM

Nancy (playing catch-up) I love the ‘Molly Lessons’ and this review, Terrie!


message 36: by Terrie (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 15, 2021 05:05PM

Terrie Robinson (short break) Thank you so much, Nancy! I thought Molly was quite the teacher. :-D


message 37: by MarilynW (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 15, 2021 05:33PM

MarilynW Fabulous review, Terrie! It was fun watching Molly handle the situation 😁


message 38: by Barbara (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 15, 2021 05:48PM

Barbara Glad you enjoyed it so much, Terrie.


message 39: by Terrie (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 15, 2021 05:49PM

Terrie Robinson (short break) Thanks, Marilyn! I loved Molly’s story so much❣️


message 40: by Terrie (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 15, 2021 05:50PM

Terrie Robinson (short break) Thank you, Barbara! It was a delightful story♥️


message 41: by Melissa (new) - added it
Dec 16, 2021 01:34PM

Melissa ~ Bantering Books I love the idea of "Molly lessons," Terrie. A wonderful review! :)


message 42: by Debra (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 16, 2021 01:34PM

Debra Fabulous review, Terrie! I'm looking forward to this one! Glad you loved it.


message 43: by Terrie (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 16, 2021 01:36PM

Terrie Robinson (short break) Melissa wrote: "I love the idea of "Molly lessons," Terrie. A wonderful review! :)"

That's because Molly is amazing! Thank you, Melissa!


message 44: by Terrie (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 16, 2021 01:37PM

Terrie Robinson (short break) Debra wrote: "Fabulous review, Terrie! I'm looking forward to this one! Glad you loved it."

Thanks, Debra! I hope you love it, too.


message 45: by Margaret M - (too far behind to catch up (new) - rated it 2 stars
Dec 17, 2021 05:55AM

Margaret M - (too far behind to catch up although trying to spend more time on GR) Love your review on this Terrie 💖


message 46: by Terrie (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 17, 2021 06:28AM

Terrie Robinson (short break) Thanks so much, Margaret! :-D


message 47: by Debbie (new) - added it
Dec 17, 2021 08:53PM

Debbie W. Awesome! Five stars and a rave review to boot! So glad that you enjoyed this one, Terrie, as it's on my List!


message 48: by Terrie (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 18, 2021 08:28AM

Terrie Robinson (short break) I hope you enjoy it, too, Debbie! I look forward to your review afterwards for your thoughts. :-D


message 49: by Christina (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 19, 2021 10:06AM

Christina Wonderful review, Terrie! Excited to read this one.


message 50: by Terrie (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 19, 2021 03:31PM

Terrie Robinson (short break) Thanks, Christina and I hope you love Molly's story, too!


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