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The Maid's Secret

A Maid Novel

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6.41"W x 9.14"H x 0.91"D   (16.3 x 23.2 x 2.3 cm) | 15 oz (431 g) | 20 per carton
On sale Apr 08, 2025 | 336 Pages | 9780735250550
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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. She is now the esteemed Head Maid & Special Events Manager of the Regency Grand Hotel, and two good things are just around the corner—a taping of the hit antiquities TV 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.
PRAISE FOR THE MAID'S SECRET:

"A glorious read—oh, I’m so sad that this is the final instalment in the series, but what a gift Nita Prose has given readers with these books: this has intrigue, heart, and humanity by the bucketload. A stunning achievement."
—Lucy Foley, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Apartment and The Guest List

"A big-hearted examination of wealth and social class." —Oprah Daily

"An art heist plot with a juicy love story full of class conflict and family drama.... Energetic and full of heart, this proves that Prose’s series deserves a long run." —Publishers Weekly, starred review

"There’s a happy ending for everyone . . . in this feel-good adventure." —Booklist

"It’s dust rags to riches for Molly in [The Maid's Secret] . . . . The book has the series’ customary charms." —Kirkus Reviews

PRAISE FOR THE MAID SERIES:

“[Molly is] the most interesting (and endearing) main character in a long time.”
—Stephen King

“Prose’s intricate plotting is seamless.”
—The New York Times

“Prose delves into the issues—of difference, of justice—with a touch as gentle as the humour.”
Toronto Star

“While each book in Prose’s series stands on its own, longtime fans of Molly will delight in the return of a familiar cast. . . . Molly’s sharp-eyed grasp of clues found in the course of keeping the hotel spotless will keep you on the edge of your armchair. When not a creature is stirring, your mind still will be.”
—Oprah Daily

“Prose’s loving depiction of her characters creates true emotional depth.”
ELLE

“Tightly written and reminiscent of Agatha Christie's whodunnits.”
Harper’s Bazaar

“The endearing, unforgettable Molly reminds us to challenge our assumptions about one another, and shows us how meaningful it is to feel truly seen in the world. . . . Prose makes us consider how far we’d go for the people we love, and what we owe ourselves above all else.”
—Ashley Audrain, #1 bestselling author of The Push

“For anyone who has ever felt out of step with the world, no matter how hard they try to fit it, Nita Prose has blessed us with Molly Gray.”
—Heather O'Neill, author of The Lonely Hearts Hotel and When We Lost Our Heads

“What a world Nita Prose has built here at the Regency Grand, with its revolving doors, its Art Deco tearoom, its plush suites and cozy housekeeping quarters—the most inviting high-society funhouse since Wes Anderson’s Grand Budapest Hotel.”
—A.J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window

“Once I checked into the Regency Grand I never wanted to leave.”
—Jenny Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street

“Being in Molly’s mind is like eating ice cream on a hot summer day: delicious and refreshing.”
—Samantha M. Bailey, USA Today and #1 national bestselling author of Woman on the Edge

“I've seldom come across such a great cast of fictional characters, especially, of course, Molly the maid.”
—Hazel Prior, bestselling author of How the Penguins Saved Veronica

“Nita Prose is an explosive talent.”
—Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, bestselling author of The Girls Are All So Nice Here

“I cheered and felt deeply for Molly the Maid—a complex and masterfully drawn protagonist I won't soon forget.”
—Andrea Bartz, New York Times bestselling author of We Were Never Here

“Nita Prose has updated and perfected the cozy murder. . . . Molly Gray is a gift to the world, with a perspective so clear-eyed and refreshing, you’ll hear her voice as a comfort if ever something in your own life looks bleak. . . . Solving a crime has never been more delightful.”
—Nina de Gramont, New York Times bestselling author of The Christie Affair

“I loved every second spent in Molly’s world and can’t wait to see where Prose takes us next.”
—Kristin Harmel, New York Timesbestselling author of The Book of Lost Names

“Clever clues, a smorgasboard of suspects, and a rocket-fuel pace mean Molly the Maid deserves her place not only as Head Maid of The Regency Grand, but in the pantheon of great literary detectives.”
—Benjamin Stevenson, internationally bestselling author of Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone
© Dahlia Katz Photography
NITA PROSE is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Mystery Guest, The Mistletoe Mystery, and The Maid, which has sold more than two million copies worldwide. 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. View titles by Nita Prose
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About

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. She is now the esteemed Head Maid & Special Events Manager of the Regency Grand Hotel, and two good things are just around the corner—a taping of the hit antiquities TV 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.

Praise

PRAISE FOR THE MAID'S SECRET:

"A glorious read—oh, I’m so sad that this is the final instalment in the series, but what a gift Nita Prose has given readers with these books: this has intrigue, heart, and humanity by the bucketload. A stunning achievement."
—Lucy Foley, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Apartment and The Guest List

"A big-hearted examination of wealth and social class." —Oprah Daily

"An art heist plot with a juicy love story full of class conflict and family drama.... Energetic and full of heart, this proves that Prose’s series deserves a long run." —Publishers Weekly, starred review

"There’s a happy ending for everyone . . . in this feel-good adventure." —Booklist

"It’s dust rags to riches for Molly in [The Maid's Secret] . . . . The book has the series’ customary charms." —Kirkus Reviews

PRAISE FOR THE MAID SERIES:

“[Molly is] the most interesting (and endearing) main character in a long time.”
—Stephen King

“Prose’s intricate plotting is seamless.”
—The New York Times

“Prose delves into the issues—of difference, of justice—with a touch as gentle as the humour.”
Toronto Star

“While each book in Prose’s series stands on its own, longtime fans of Molly will delight in the return of a familiar cast. . . . Molly’s sharp-eyed grasp of clues found in the course of keeping the hotel spotless will keep you on the edge of your armchair. When not a creature is stirring, your mind still will be.”
—Oprah Daily

“Prose’s loving depiction of her characters creates true emotional depth.”
ELLE

“Tightly written and reminiscent of Agatha Christie's whodunnits.”
Harper’s Bazaar

“The endearing, unforgettable Molly reminds us to challenge our assumptions about one another, and shows us how meaningful it is to feel truly seen in the world. . . . Prose makes us consider how far we’d go for the people we love, and what we owe ourselves above all else.”
—Ashley Audrain, #1 bestselling author of The Push

“For anyone who has ever felt out of step with the world, no matter how hard they try to fit it, Nita Prose has blessed us with Molly Gray.”
—Heather O'Neill, author of The Lonely Hearts Hotel and When We Lost Our Heads

“What a world Nita Prose has built here at the Regency Grand, with its revolving doors, its Art Deco tearoom, its plush suites and cozy housekeeping quarters—the most inviting high-society funhouse since Wes Anderson’s Grand Budapest Hotel.”
—A.J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window

“Once I checked into the Regency Grand I never wanted to leave.”
—Jenny Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street

“Being in Molly’s mind is like eating ice cream on a hot summer day: delicious and refreshing.”
—Samantha M. Bailey, USA Today and #1 national bestselling author of Woman on the Edge

“I've seldom come across such a great cast of fictional characters, especially, of course, Molly the maid.”
—Hazel Prior, bestselling author of How the Penguins Saved Veronica

“Nita Prose is an explosive talent.”
—Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, bestselling author of The Girls Are All So Nice Here

“I cheered and felt deeply for Molly the Maid—a complex and masterfully drawn protagonist I won't soon forget.”
—Andrea Bartz, New York Times bestselling author of We Were Never Here

“Nita Prose has updated and perfected the cozy murder. . . . Molly Gray is a gift to the world, with a perspective so clear-eyed and refreshing, you’ll hear her voice as a comfort if ever something in your own life looks bleak. . . . Solving a crime has never been more delightful.”
—Nina de Gramont, New York Times bestselling author of The Christie Affair

“I loved every second spent in Molly’s world and can’t wait to see where Prose takes us next.”
—Kristin Harmel, New York Timesbestselling author of The Book of Lost Names

“Clever clues, a smorgasboard of suspects, and a rocket-fuel pace mean Molly the Maid deserves her place not only as Head Maid of The Regency Grand, but in the pantheon of great literary detectives.”
—Benjamin Stevenson, internationally bestselling author of Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone

Author

© Dahlia Katz Photography
NITA PROSE is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Mystery Guest, The Mistletoe Mystery, and The Maid, which has sold more than two million copies worldwide. 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. View titles by Nita Prose

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Available for sale exclusive:
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Available for sale non-exclusive:
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•     Aland Islands
•     Albania
•     Algeria
•     Andorra
•     Angola
•     Anguilla
•     Antarctica
•     Argentina
•     Armenia
•     Aruba
•     Austria
•     Azerbaijan
•     Bahrain
•     Belarus
•     Belgium
•     Benin
•     Bhutan
•     Bolivia
•     Bonaire, Saba
•     Bosnia Herzeg.
•     Bouvet Island
•     Brazil
•     Bulgaria
•     Burkina Faso
•     Burundi
•     Cambodia
•     Cameroon
•     Cape Verde
•     Centr.Afr.Rep.
•     Chad
•     Chile
•     China
•     Colombia
•     Comoro Is.
•     Congo
•     Cook Islands
•     Costa Rica
•     Croatia
•     Cuba
•     Curacao
•     Czech Republic
•     Dem. Rep. Congo
•     Denmark
•     Djibouti
•     Dominican Rep.
•     Ecuador
•     Egypt
•     El Salvador
•     Equatorial Gui.
•     Eritrea
•     Estonia
•     Ethiopia
•     Faroe Islands
•     Finland
•     France
•     Fren.Polynesia
•     French Guinea
•     Gabon
•     Georgia
•     Germany
•     Greece
•     Greenland
•     Guadeloupe
•     Guatemala
•     Guinea Republic
•     Guinea-Bissau
•     Haiti
•     Heard/McDon.Isl
•     Honduras
•     Hong Kong
•     Hungary
•     Iceland
•     Indonesia
•     Iran
•     Iraq
•     Israel
•     Italy
•     Ivory Coast
•     Japan
•     Jordan
•     Kazakhstan
•     Kuwait
•     Kyrgyzstan
•     Laos
•     Latvia
•     Lebanon
•     Liberia
•     Libya
•     Liechtenstein
•     Lithuania
•     Luxembourg
•     Macau
•     Macedonia
•     Madagascar
•     Maldives
•     Mali
•     Marshall island
•     Martinique
•     Mauritania
•     Mayotte
•     Mexico
•     Micronesia
•     Moldavia
•     Monaco
•     Mongolia
•     Montenegro
•     Morocco
•     Myanmar
•     Nepal
•     Netherlands
•     New Caledonia
•     Nicaragua
•     Niger
•     Niue
•     Norfolk Island
•     North Korea
•     Norway
•     Oman
•     Palau
•     Palestinian Ter
•     Panama
•     Paraguay
•     Peru
•     Philippines
•     Poland
•     Portugal
•     Qatar
•     Reunion Island
•     Romania
•     Russian Fed.
•     Rwanda
•     Saint Martin
•     San Marino
•     SaoTome Princip
•     Saudi Arabia
•     Senegal
•     Serbia
•     Singapore
•     Sint Maarten
•     Slovakia
•     Slovenia
•     South Korea
•     South Sudan
•     Spain
•     St Barthelemy
•     St.Pier,Miquel.
•     Sth Terr. Franc
•     Sudan
•     Suriname
•     Svalbard
•     Sweden
•     Switzerland
•     Syria
•     Tadschikistan
•     Taiwan
•     Thailand
•     Timor-Leste
•     Togo
•     Tokelau Islands
•     Tunisia
•     Turkey
•     Turkmenistan
•     Ukraine
•     Unit.Arab Emir.
•     Uruguay
•     Uzbekistan
•     Vatican City
•     Venezuela
•     Vietnam
•     Wallis,Futuna
•     West Saharan
•     Western Samoa
•     Yemen

Not available for sale:
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•     Australia
•     Bahamas
•     Bangladesh
•     Barbados
•     Belize
•     Bermuda
•     Botswana
•     Brit.Ind.Oc.Ter
•     Brit.Virgin Is.
•     Brunei
•     Cayman Islands
•     Christmas Islnd
•     Cocos Islands
•     Cyprus
•     Dominica
•     Falkland Islnds
•     Fiji
•     Gambia
•     Ghana
•     Gibraltar
•     Grenada
•     Guam
•     Guernsey
•     Guyana
•     India
•     Ireland
•     Isle of Man
•     Jamaica
•     Jersey
•     Kenya
•     Kiribati
•     Lesotho
•     Malawi
•     Malaysia
•     Malta
•     Mauritius
•     Minor Outl.Ins.
•     Montserrat
•     Mozambique
•     Namibia
•     Nauru
•     New Zealand
•     Nigeria
•     North Mariana
•     Pakistan
•     PapuaNewGuinea
•     Pitcairn Islnds
•     Puerto Rico
•     S. Sandwich Ins
•     Samoa,American
•     Seychelles
•     Sierra Leone
•     Solomon Islands
•     Somalia
•     South Africa
•     Sri Lanka
•     St. Helena
•     St. Lucia
•     St. Vincent
•     St.Chr.,Nevis
•     Swaziland
•     Tanzania
•     Tonga
•     Trinidad,Tobago
•     Turks&Caicos Is
•     Tuvalu
•     US Virgin Is.
•     USA
•     Uganda
•     United Kingdom
•     Vanuatu
•     Zambia
•     Zimbabwe