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.

Thank you

What a perfect end to the series. I've loved them all and enjoyed reading about Molly and her grandmother's life. Five stars, just perfect!

Nita Prose’s The Maid’s Secret is a charming and suspenseful follow-up that perfectly balances mystery and heart. Returning to the world of the lovable and quirky Molly, Prose crafts a story filled with clever twists, vivid details, and an irresistible protagonist you can’t help but root for. It’s a delightful blend of wit, warmth, and intrigue that will keep you guessing until the very last page. A must-read for fans of cozy mysteries with a unique spin!

I have read all of Molly the Maid books, including the Christmas novella. I loved them all. When I was offered the chance of reading The Maid’s Secret I couldn’t wait to begin it. The story opens with the continuation of Molly’s and Juan’s wedding plans. They both work at The Regency Grand Hotel, So when it hosts a televised “Antiques Roadshow “ style programme, Molly of course takes along 3 items from her Gran’s cabinet. The third item she shows is an egg. Is it valuable or is it just a pretty egg? Well, when it turns out to be valuable, Molly has to decide if she will sell it or keep it. When she decides, nothing is straightforward. A series of events happens. Will it all turn out well in the end? Well you will have to read it and see! This final book in the series did not disappoint. I recommend you read it and find out what happens. My thanks go to NetGalley, the publishers Harper Collins and Nita Prose for an arc of this very enjoyable book.

Sadly, I have to say I did not enjoy this third novel about Molly the Maid, In fact it was a DNF for me.
I really enjoyed the first book, I which the story and characters were fresh and unusual, and kept me entertained throughout.
The second book was much weaker, and I skim read it quite a bit, the storyline was much less enjoyable, and the characters less convincing. Some I actively disliked, and did not find believable.
This third instalment is very contrived, with all the nonsense around the television show coming to the hotel, portraying the two largely caricature figures as the ‘stars’ - it just stretches credulity too far. I completely lost interest and really didn’t care about what happened to Molly and the Faberge egg.
The writing of Molly’s grandmother’s background story was written in very clunky prose, and did not flow. Even that backstory failed to hold my interest. I fear this third book was a stretch too far for Molly the Maid.
My thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for my advance copy of this book.

Disappointing. The story never truly took off, leaving it feeling bland and forced. While I’m grateful to NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC, this book fell flat for me. The twists and turns felt contrived, and the characters came across as overly exaggerated, almost caricature-like. Overall, it lacked the depth and engagement I was hoping for.

An addictive and heart-warming novel by one of the best authors - Nita Prose.

Molly Gray is back. The book title let you thought it's Molly the maid's secret, but indeed it's about her grandmother (also the maid)'s secret. The novel was smartly written, as it had two POVs. One was Molly and another was her grandmother's dairy. I enjoyed much reading their stories in this way, as it revealed bit by bit, but not overwhelming. The strong relationship between Molly and her grandmother was touching. Molly's grandmother told Molly all her life through the diary and I was like seeing her grandmother growing up from a teenage. Another heartwrenching part was between Molly's grandmother and grandfather. The sacrifice of family, love and education opportunity was gripping.

Moreover, The Maid's Secret came with a mystery case that was totally kept me hooked. I finished this book with such a great enjoyment and I highly recommend this novel to everyone. The various storylines was successful.

Many thanks to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for my copy.

Pub date: Apr 10, 2025

“BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR. ALL THAT GLITTERS ISN’T GOLD. LOVE IS THE ONLY GIFT THAT LASTS.” Nita Prose

🧹 Molly the maid is back….
A wedding . A heist. A secret

🧹 Pick this up if you like/don’t mind:
📌 book series
📌 cosy mystery
📌 two interconnected storylines
📌 found family troupe/ family secrets
📌 diary entries
📌 dual POVs
📌 the “heist”/ whodunnit vibes
📌 a lovable, heartwarming, quirky and delightful FMC
📌 PERFECT end to a series

🧹 This is the third book in the maid series but it can be read as a stand alone too. I won’t really call it a mystery as the mystery element was only a part of it and that too was quite predictable. But still it managed to kept me hooked till the end. The best part of the book was learning about Gran’s past through her diary entries. This was such a heartwarming book to snuggle up with on a cold winter night. It will fill your heart with warmth, make you feel better, shed a few tears,(you may need a tissue for your issue) crack a smile, make you believe in love and restore your faith in happily ever after. Recommended !!

🧹 Thanks to Harper Collins, NetGalley for the ARC.

🧹 PS: Molly you will be missed.

Another great Molly the maid story. It was great to hear about Molly's nan's background and discover her story.

Book Review
Book three in the series but the fourth book out as author Nita Prose brought out a small Christmas novella...The Mistletoe Mystery in 2024.
Since her first book The Maid came out in 2022, I've really enjoyed getting to know Molly, the wonderful, quirky maid at the Regency Grand Hotel.
Molly loves her job and feels very proud of her role in the hotel.
Molly is intuitive, charming and full of warmth. Family is everything to her.
In this story Molly's gran has passed away and has left her the most wonderful trinket, a fabergé egg.
When an antiques television show comes to the hotel, staff are allowed to bring in any of their old treasures to be appraised.
Molly is excited if a little apprensive about her family heirloom. Something invaluable to her that holds many memories.
Imagine the excitement when it is revealed that Molly's fabergé egg is worth millions of pounds.
I really enjoyed how the author unfolded Molly's gran's story through the pages of a long forgotten diary that her gran wished Molly to have someday.
The whodunit mystery keeps the reader on their toes and a little more of Molly's family history is revealed to us.
Well worth your time..

Out 10th April 2025...

Having read the first story in this series I was already familiar with the character's and this book was another great read! Well written and enough in it to keep you wondering right through to the end.

The Maids Secret by Nita Prose .

Who knew reading about a maid would bring you to book 3 in the series !
And what a series it is . Love the character and finding all about her life.
This time about to be married and bereaved from the death of her grandmother .
She takes her inheritance , an egg along to an antiques appraisals show and is very surprised at it's value , and then it goes missing / stolen .
Won't give anymore away , but it's a great read for those that are already invested in the series .
If your not , get reading now !

The Maid's Secret continues the story of Molly, head maid at the Regency Grand Hotel. In this book Molly is preparing for her wedding to her fiancé Juan Manuel when she discovers that one of her grandmother's treasures is a priceless antique. When the treasure is stolen Molly and her friends work to identify the culprit.
The book is written in 2 timelines and reveals Molly's family history via her Gran's diary. I loved reading Gran's heartbraking backstory which explained so much from previous books
Molly is a charming character and this is my favourite book in the Molly the Maid series, It's cosy crime+love story+family saga. A heart-warming treat.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an arc in exchange for an honest review.

I loved the two previous Molly books and this book - The Maid's Secret, is probably my favourite of the three.

It's a cosy and heartwarming mystery. Finding out more about Gran’s past was delightful, the chapters alternate between Molly and Gran. The intrigue surrounding the egg was entertaining and although I guessed the culprit correctly, it didn’t make the book any less enjoyable. I do sometimes get a little frustrated by how literally Molly interprets things!

I would expect anyone who has read the previous books will love this one too (although it could definitely be read as a standalone).

I hope this isn’t the last in the series!

Molly the Maid will forever have a special place in my heart! I have loved everyone of the stories and this one is so Heart warming. We have everything in this book we need, secrets, mystery, crime and love.

Molly’s life is about to change in more ways than one. I love how this one was written with the present and the past linking up perfectly. Molly discovers truths about her Gran and really feels the connection back to her Gran.
This can be read as a stand-alone but I would recommend the series to fully appreciate the characters and story.

Thank you to NetGalley and random house publishing for my ARC of this one!

After thoroughly enjoying the first few books in this series and following the exploits of Molly the Maid, our very favourite maid restoring her beloved hotel to a state of perfection, I honestly didn’t know what direction the author would take the story in. But wow was this hooking. Unexpected and utterly delightful.

It absolutely blew my expectations out of the water and I have to say, I think it’s my favourite of the series so far.

We’ve touched upon the heavy influence of Molly’s grandma in the last few books and in this one, we get to discover the origins of her Grandma’s life along with Molly through a split time perspective of the Molly here and now, and Flora in the past. I absolutely could not stop reading and finished it in a two day frenzy!

I didn’t realise how invested in Mollys story I had become and I totally didn’t cry at the end. No sir. I’m also not telling you to get some tissues at the ready for some happy crying either. Didn’t hear it from me. Carry on (pass the tissues..!).

The fourth in the series featuring Molly the maid and another cosy crime to solve, this time the theft of her Grandmother's beloved jeweled egg. Molly becomes a TV sensation when the real value of the egg left to her is revealed by her two favourite antique experts on TV. But when the egg goes missing and Molly starts to receive threats she has to again work with the local police to track down the culprit.

As with the other books in the series this has humour and pathos, wrapped up with Molly's unique way of seeing the world.

Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I have enjoyed the Molly the Maid series; this third instalment was no exception. It is a good, cosy read, and it is a recommended trilogy.

Molly the Maid is such a wonderful and quirky character and I have loved her in the previous 2 books. This book has the usual warmth and charm and is again set in the fabulous location of The Regency Hotel where the unforgettable characters from the previous books pull together to solve a new and puzzling mystery. This book features dual timelines, the present day and her Grandmother’s past and as her heartbreaking history is slowly revealed the way the author connects the present mystery with the past story is very clever. This is a charming cozy mystery and if you are a fan of Molly and the other characters from the previous books you will enjoy this book immensely. I definitely needed a tissue for my issue at the end. If this is the final book in the series I’m really gonna miss this quirky character.

Thank you to the publishers and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review,

Just perfect. Everything I could hope for the final book. Full of the magic and humour that Molly the maid brings to the table. I am just so sad if this is the last book.