I am so grateful to HarperCollins for my e-copy of The Maid’s Secret. Honestly, I didn’t even read what the book was about before diving in, so it was all a surprise to me. Based on the title I thought the secret was going to be something else entirely. I’m so glad I was wrong!

In this book we swap between Molly and Gran. I loved finding out so much about Gran’s history through her diary entries. Her story was extremely endearing. The more you learnt about Gran, the more you understood Molly. It’s a complicated story with such a beautiful ending.

I’m really sad that this will be the final Molly the Maid story. I have loved spending time with Molly and all the characters from the Regency Grand these last couple years. Molly’s stories are ones I will be revisiting. The Maid’s Secret was easily my favourite of all the books.

Disclaimer: e-Arc provided by HarperCollins UK, HarperFiction via Net Galley for Review. All thoughts are my own. My thanks to HarperCollins, for providing me with the arc for review.

Plot
The third and final book following the investigations by Molly the Maid, a sweet but naive woman working in the Regency Grand Hotel who inadvertently ends up acting as a detective. The book follows Molly finding out more about her grandmother, and a mystery linked to the previous books.

PSA read the Christmas novella before this one! Otherwise it will be spoiled within the first couple of chapters.

Thoughts
Never sure how to review the final books in series without spoiling previous books, especially when the mysteries are so interconnected…

This was a great ending to the series. The mystery was a lot more personal, but I just love Molly and all the characters at the Regency Grand and am happy it ended everything on a high note!

Molly the Maid is back in her final adventure. Over the series, readers have watched Molly grow and develop relationships with friends, family members and of course, Juan. This time, we learn more about Molly’s gran’s story. And what a story it is!

Through diary entries we are taken back to Flora’s early life and we watch her develop into the character we fell in love with in The Maid, the woman who shaped Molly. She is a very flawed young woman but we root for her because we know the adult she becomes is someone we like.

All of this is, of course, wrapped up in a mystery - the disappearance of Molly’s Fabergé egg. The usual cast of characters are soon on the trail of the egg, but as they go, secrets are uncovered which make Molly re-evaluate everything she thought she knew about her family.

This is a fitting end to what has been a fabulous series and I love that as we leave Molly, she is happy, with a very bright future to look forward to.

Book Review: The Maid’s Secret by Nita Prose

If you loved The Maid, then The Maid’s Secret is an absolute must-read! Nita Prose has once again captured my attention with a brilliantly crafted mystery, all while maintaining the charm and warmth of the beloved Molly the Maid. In this third installment of the series, Molly finds herself at the heart of another gripping, intricate puzzle, and I couldn’t put the book down until I’d uncovered every layer of the mystery.

The story begins when Molly stumbles upon an old trinket, which turns out to be a priceless antique—a faux Fabergé egg. What should have been a moment of triumph quickly turns to dismay as the egg is stolen from right under her nose. But Molly, ever the determined and insightful maid, isn’t one to let things go. She digs deeper, unraveling a series of secrets that not only involve the hotel’s rich history but also tie back to her own family.

What makes The Maid’s Secret so captivating is its balance of lighthearted charm and suspense. Molly’s unique perspective on the world—through the lens of a maid who observes but doesn’t always engage—gives the narrative a fresh twist. She sees so much but says so little, making her the perfect detective in a story full of hidden motives and long-buried secrets.

I particularly loved how this mystery brought in elements from Molly’s past. The discovery of a diary from her late grandmother adds a rich layer to the plot and gave me a deeper emotional connection to the character. It’s not just about solving the mystery of the stolen egg—it’s about unlocking the secrets of Molly’s own history. The inclusion of the diary gave the story a sense of depth that went beyond the usual whodunit.

Molly’s character continues to shine in this book. She is endearingly awkward, incredibly perceptive, and remarkably brave in the face of challenges. Her personal growth is evident, and I found myself rooting for her every step of the way. The supporting characters add so much to the story as well, from the quirky hotel staff to the enigmatic guests who seem to be hiding their own secrets. It’s the perfect mix of cozy crime and complex characters.

The twists and turns in The Maid’s Secret kept me on the edge of my seat. Just when I thought I had everything figured out, Nita Prose would throw in a curveball that had me rethinking everything. And the ending—wow! It was the perfect combination of satisfying closure and heartwarming moments.

If you’re a fan of cozy mysteries with heart, humor, and just the right amount of suspense, The Maid’s Secret is an absolute winner. Nita Prose has once again proven that she knows how to weave a compelling, feel-good mystery that leaves you wanting more.

Rating: 5/5
A delightful and enthralling read that combines charm, mystery, and unforgettable characters.

THANKS TO THE NETGALLEY AND PUBLISHER FOR THIS DIGITAL ARC IN EXCHANGE FOR AN HONEST REVIEW

Molly is one of the characters unique enough to be stuck in my mind. I first met her in The Maid, and instantly, I wanted to read more about her. I was pleasantly surprised to know this is going to be a series. I enjoyed The Mystery Guest, but not as much as the first one. Molly faded from my mind after that until I got a review copy in my email and instantly wanted to get back to her.

This one is half Gran's story and half Molly's. Molly is happy with her life and loves her job and fiance dearly. They love to watch "Hidden Treasure," a popular show on which hosts appraise items the audience brings in the hope of finding something valuable. They are doing an episode of their show at the Regency Grand Hotel, and staff is instructed to bring any "valuable" items. Molly has a lot of artifacts that Gran left behind. She doesn't think anything is that valuable, but she couldn't be more wrong. Suddenly, she is not just a maid. I didn't realize I would enjoy Gran's story that much, which is the opposite of a fairytale. I loved her character arc and Mr Preston's role in it.

I won't say it is a hard thriller/mystery. The mystery was definitely a subplot; the main plot was unpredictable, and I didn't care if the story was not focused on Molly or the heist going on. I really like all of the characters and their dynamics. Especially Mr Preston, Molly, and Juan. Though, I want to see more insight into Molly and Juan's relationship. I really liked the ending; everything makes sense, especially knowing Molly's character. Will definitely follow Molly's journey if more books are in the pipeline.

I received a copy of this from Netgalley.

I have avidly followed Molly the Maid's stories throughout, including her recent Christmas novella. I thought that this (final?) installment was back to the high calibre of my first encounter. Molly learns about her beloved and belated Gran's life story. I loved learning about her backstory alongside that of Mr Preston's, Molly's grandad. To me, it read as a reversed Cinderella, and put all the familiar idioms and phrases found throughout the series into context. This installment revealed that 'bad eggs' do not necessarily set the future, and likewise 'good eggs' cannot predict an idyllic outcome. The tale of criminal activity at the Regency Grand was engaging, but it was Gran's voice that was truly compelling for me. I found Juan a bit too saccharine for my taste, but was pleased at the 'happy ever after' vibe.

I read the first two books in this series and found them quite entertaining, so I was looking forward to this third book, but I was really surprised and overwhelmed at how convenient this book turned out to be. There's not a lot I can tell you about what happens for fear of spoilers, but I think I can say that this is very much Gran’s story And you need to have read the first two in order to appreciate it fully.

The characters and I fully developed and likable individuals who you root for throughout. I was a little uncomfortable reading the first book, feeling that at some points that Molly is a caricature of a neurodivergent person, this was less so in the second book and by the third outing she is quirky and fully fleshed out, a real person. The mystery part of the book is an important the plot but really not the main point of this novel. We learn so much more about how the main characters come to be who they are today and I thought the ending was really lovely. It was a tough and emotional read at times, but I was absolutely hooked and captivated.

Thank you so much to netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read an E-ARC copy in return for an honest review.

It’s fantastic to immerse yourself once again into the world of Molly the maid and this time she’s a reluctant tik tok sensation. What can I say about this book, it’s just fabulous escapism with wonderful characters and a setting that seems so real. A five star read for sure and make sure you read the others in the series.

Always been a big fan of our pal, Molly.
If you've read the others, this one is quite different and has two focuses: Molly's present day life and the story of her Grans. It does feel a wee bit different but still a solid read.

Is it a mystery? A little bit.
Is it a bit predictable? Probably.
Was it a nice wrap up to finish the series? Totally.

My only gripe is I just wanted to read her Gran's story whilst Molly's felt a little bit tacked on to bring it back to the series. HOWEVER, I'd love to read more about Gran's life and all the very annoying people who were in her world at the time.

I read this ARC for an honest review
All thoughts and opinions are mine


I've read previous books from this author and thoroughly enjoyed them
Loved this
Pacey and twisty = loved the writing style

I would recommend this without reservation

Molly the Maid #3
Before she dies, Moly’s beloved Gran presses a key into her hand, saying that it is the key to her heart, the key to everything. However, what does it unlock? Molly hasn’t a clue. To this day, Molly’s Gran impacts her life, she hears her voice and keeps her close.
In the present day, it’s a huge one for The Regency Grand as the popular TV show Hidden Treasures is due to film there and Molly and the love of her life Juan Manuel, are big fans. Molly takes a shoe box containing some of Grans items including the key and a decorative item she is sure is worthless. All that glitters is not gold as she might say. What Molly learns is a big shock, it propels her into an uncomfortable spotlight and that’s just for starters. The story alternates between Molly and Gran.

I find the start a delight as Molly and Juan Manuel are so likeable and their positive outlook is a lesson to us all. Mr Preston and Angela are good characters too and I enjoy the interactions between them all. Speedy the doorman is vey funny and there’s some witty dialogue there.

However, much as I love these characters and we do learn some unexpected things, the book does not work as well for me as 1 and 2. The TV programme which I assume is a more ‘excitable’ version of our more muted but very enjoyable Antiques Roadshow, is too much for me. It feels cheesy with the two presenters Beagle and Brown resembling caricatures which I find hard to accept. What transpires is too much of a stretch, it’s overdone and overblown though I can see why others find it very entertaining. It’s not too hard to see the direction in which the plot will head as clues are in plain sight.

As for the Gran sections they don’t sound like the Gran we have come to know and admire and although parts of what we learn are interesting and fill some gaps, it’s Molly who is the star of the show and so I think what we have here is contrived in order to produce a third book.

I also have grown weary of some of the repeated phrases that we’ve heard now in three books so they’ve worn thin. The ending is a bit saccharine for my taste but it is happy and that’s all to the good. I hope this is it now for Molly as it’s reached a natural conclusion and I for one will leave it here.

Overall, it’s an enjoyable book in places as Molly is so loveable but other sections work less well for me. However, be sure to read other reviews as mine is out of step as there are a lot of 4 and 5 star ratings.

With thanks to NetGalley and especially to HarperCollins, HarperFiction for the epub in return for an honest review.

We enter the next chapter in the story of Molly the maid, working at the Regency Grand Hotel, with an interesting development. A Faberge Egg has been found - an unexpected treasure in an unlikely place - and disappears almost immediately thereafter.

Having been catapulted to fame as a result of the find, Molly is determined to re-find it by whatever means necessary. And she has within her power the means to do so, in the form of a family relic which holds important secrets.

Besides, when Molly decides to do something, you can bet she has a good chance of doing so - not only to locate the Egg but also to find out the real story of what happened to it...

Molly is an engaging character, and Prose does an excellent job of entertaining the reader. This one is not to be missed!

So happy to be back with Molly and this book perfectly matches the rest of the series. Engaging and heart warming; if you’re a fan of Molly then you need this book! Nitas books are an auto buy for me for sure!

Overall I enjoyed this one, more than I did the 2nd instalment of the series. Although this seemed to focus on Molly's nans story it felt like it wasn't out of context within the series.
I continued to enjoy the development of Molly and Juan's characters and their relationship as well. There were not too many unexpected twists and turns in this one that I didnt see coming in this one though which is the only thing that stopped it from being a 5 star read for me, I found this one far easier to see coming and get almost ahead on.

I love Molly the Maid. A super cute installment following Molly's adventures in the Grand Regency Hotel. This book focused more on her gran's story, and Molly's evolving relationship with Juan. As always it's filled with twists and turns (though I found this one a little easier to sus out) but all in all, I really enjoyed this book.

This is my my third book in this series and although it is my least favourite of the trio I still really enjoyed reading it. I found some of the plotline regarding the missing Faberge Egg a little bit too unbelievable and some of the characters a little too cartoonish but I did love the flashbacks to Mollys Grans past fascinating and it really made the story for me.

It's great to be back with everyone's favourite maid, Molly in this the third instalment of Nita Prose's best selling series. We are back at the Regency Grand Hotel and reunited with all our favourite characters who are getting ready for a television crew to set up for a recording of an antiques valuation show. Even Molly is getting in on the excitement, bringing in some trinkets from her beloved Gran's cabinet of curios, not because she expects them to be valuable but more because she is interested in the history. When she receives the shocking news that one of her trinkets is in fact a rare Faberge egg and extremely valuable her reaction makes her an immediate internet celebrity. Soon she is caught up in a whirlwind of publicity in advance of a public auction of the egg, despite her protestations that she is just a maid and she is happy with the life that she has. When the egg is stolen in the middle of the auction Molly finds herself threatened but undaunted. She is determined to uncover the culprit even when her investigation seems to be leading closer and closer to home.
The Molly books are always a fun read, Molly is one of those characters that could easily veer into annoying territory but somehow the author manages to keep her on just the right side of charming and quirky. I did think that we spent less time than usual with Molly in this instalment because quite a significant chunk of the book is given over to the story of Flora, her beloved Gran and while it was interesting to learn more about her background and past, I did miss Molly during those sections. That being said Flora's story was well told , the format of diary entries gave it a very intimate personal feel. This is not a book for readers who like stories grounded in reality, it is charming cosy escapism, and on that level it absolutely works. If you enjoyed the previous books in the series you'll enjoy this one too and if it is indeed the last in the series it is a fitting send off for Molly and her gang.
I read and reviewed an ARC courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher, all opinions are my own.

I am so fortunate to have been given access to this wonderful novel! I was late to the Molly Maid party, but once I started I was hooked and have devoured the whole series in January this year.

Molly, what a wonderful role model for her colleagues at the Grand Regency Hotel, but also most of mankind! Molly's neuro -divergent viewpoint of the world gives her a fresh perspective on the most unusual of situations.

I think I have enjoyed this book the most out of the entire series. We are treated to a much richer deeper background to Molly's grandmother Flora's family history, understanding more about her own childhood upbringing and the "Faberge" legacy she leaves Molly.

We join Molly and her finance Juan Manuel at the hotel which is hosting an antiques valuation show to drum up extra business for the hotel events business, of which Molly is now Head Maid and Head of Events! As part of the event Molly takes some of her grandmother's curio cabinet to get evaluated and finds she is the owner of a very rare, real Faberge egg and is now rich beyond her wildest dreams.

From there we are treated to another wild crime investigation as the egg goes missing at the hotel and all of our favourite characters (and some new ones) coming back to help lend a hand to find out just what has happened....

Molly learns of Flora's story through a diary left my her beloved Grandmother in the care of the wonderful Mr Preston and it was very endearing having Flora share her wisdom and love for Molly through the diary pages.

This book captivated me with its irresistible storyline and vivid characters. A carefully woven mix of adventure, emotions and, family ties. A tale to lift your spirits. I enjoyed reading it so much.

this is absolutely my favourite of the Molly the maid series! We sort of know Molly's unusual ways by book three and how the death of gran affected her - book two flipped between current and past, but this use of Gran's diary, slowly unravelling the story of what exactly landed her with Molly's mum and how far the link between some of the close family friends run.

This is the first of Nita's books that had me in tears by the end, which is quite a feat. Heartwarming whilst alarming at the same time and a sad reflection of times gone by.

I really loved this one and read it literally in one sitting.

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