Last Updated on October 16, 2024 by Taylor
Whether you read and loved the murder mystery novel The Maid or you’re just now hearing about it, you’re in the right place. Here’s everything you need to know about Nita Prose’s books, including my thoughts on the sequel, and upcoming new books in the Molly the Maid series!
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Who is Nita Prose?
Nita Prose is the author of the breakout bestselling novel The Maid, about a charming neurodivergent maid who gets swept up into a murder mystery at the fancy hotel where she works.
Prose previously worked as a book editor for many bestselling authors before publishing her own first novel.
The Maid was a #1 New York Times Bestseller and a Good Morning America Book Club Pick. It also won the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Mystery/Thriller in 2022.
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And now, here are the details about each book in the cozy mystery series Molly the Maid by Nita Prose!
The Maid
Genre: Mystery/Contemporary Fiction
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The Maid is like a cross between Clue, Eleanor Oliphant, and a modern Agatha Christie novel.
It’s about a woman named Molly who works as a maid in a fancy hotel. She has trouble understanding social cues, and lives her life by the teachings of her beloved Gran.
But things take a turn when she finds a man dead in his room, and she becomes involved in a murder investigation.
This is a fun and cozy locked-room mystery with a unique, lovable protagonist! Molly the maid is a wonderful character that’s easy to root for.
I love hotel settings in books, too, and the fact that this was set at the opulent Regency Grand Hotel definitely doesn’t hurt.
Highly recommended if you’re looking for a lighthearted mystery!
Release date: January 4th, 2022 (U.S.)
The Mystery Guest (Book #2)
Genre: Mystery/Contemporary Fiction
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Not long after Molly Gray is promoted to Head Maid at the Regency Grand Hotel, a famous mystery author is found dead on the hotel’s tea room floor.
Detective Stark returns to the hotel to investigate the murder, but Molly has a secret: she knew the victim, J.D. Grimthorpe, as a child.
She must sift through her memories for clues to help solve the crime and save her beloved hotel.
My thoughts: it was so much fun being back in the world of Molly the Maid and the Regency Grand Hotel!
This was a quick, engaging read that gave us a deeper look at Molly’s life growing up with her beloved Gran (with flashbacks that tied in to the main story).
The murder mystery plot line could have been a little more fleshed out, but it was definitely still intriguing and kept me turning the pages.
Just like with the first book, it gives off Clue vibes. It’s mostly wholesome and lighthearted, but with some depth to it, too.
My favorite things about this series are the characters and the setting, and the author definitely delivered on those. If you loved The Maid, definitely check out this sequel!
Release date: November 28th, 2023 (U.S.)
The Mistletoe Mystery (Book #2.5)
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Our favorite characters are back in this holiday caper! A secret santa gift exchange at the Regency Hotel sets off a chain of events, leading Molly to question if she can truly trust her boyfriend, Juan Manuel.
Release date: October 1st, 2024 (U.S.)
The Maid’s Secret (Book #3)
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The Regency Grand Hotel is chosen as a film location for a reality show about the world of art dealing, called Hidden Treasures. Molly brings a few of her Gran’s things to be appraised, and is shocked to find out one of them is worth millions.
But when a heist occurs at the hotel and the item disappears, Molly must delve into Gran’s past to find the thief – and figure out why Gran had such a priceless treasure in the first place.
Release date: April 8th, 2025
Is Nita Prose writing another book in the Molly the Maid series?
Yes! A holiday novella, The Mistletoe Mystery, was released in October of 2024. There will also be another book in the series, called The Maid’s Secret, coming out in 2025.
All of the novels in this series feature the same protagonist from The Maid – Molly Gray – along with other recurring characters, and are set at the Regency Grand Hotel.
Will there be a TV show or movie adaptation of The Maid?
Yes! Florence Pugh is set to star as Molly Gray in the film adaptation of The Maid.
The movie was announced in 2021 and is currently in development with Universal Studios. There’s no set release date yet, but it will likely release in 2025.
I hope you get a chance to check out this unique and charming mystery series by Nita Prose!
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