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The Maid
- Molly the Maid, Book 1
- Narrated by: Lauren Ambrose
- Length: 9 hrs and 37 mins
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Summary
Get swept away by the million-copy bestseller . . .
*THE NO.1 NEW YORK TIMES & SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER
*WINNER OF THE GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD FOR BEST MYSTERY/THRILLER
*WINNER OF THE NED KELLY AWARD FOR BEST INTERNATIONAL CRIME FICTION
*A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK AT BEDTIME PICK
It begins like any other day for Molly Gray, silently dusting her way through the luxury rooms at the Regency Grand Hotel.
But when she enters suite 401 and discovers an infamous guest dead in his bed, a very messy mystery begins to unfold. And Molly’s at the heart of it – because if anyone can uncover the secrets beneath the surface, the fingerprints amongst the filth – it’s the maid . . .
Critic reviews
"With The Maid comes an exciting and formidable new voice. A gripping and heart-warming whodunnit narrated by an intriguing and original heroine. Skillfully layered and masterfully told. I loved it." (Santa Montefiore)
"This is a fabulous debut, deftly written...I loved following Molly the maid’s struggle to make sense of the world and cheered on those who showed her kindness. The Maid is a delight from start to finish." (Jill Mansell)
"Unlike anything else I’ve read, this kept me up way past lights out. The protagonist is completely original and very endearing. Thoroughly recommend." (Katie Fforde)
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- Jackie Toogood
- 31-01-22
Absolutely worth a listen
I loved the gentleness of the way this book was written. Molly the main character is very quirky and somewhat innocent. And this shows out in her conversations with other characters which makes you laugh.
Lauren Ambrose who narrates the book brings the book to life and keeps you wanting more from the book.
I finished it in record time and I’ll certainly be encouraging my friends to choose this book
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- louie
- 03-02-22
Something a bit different
Really enjoyed this, for lots of reasons, and great narration. The voice of the maid was presented well
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- Anonymous User
- 03-02-22
A good listen
I really enjoyed this quirky book. The characters were written in with depth and perception and you instantly warmed to Molly and Gran and desperately wanted things to turn out well for her. Maybe a bit of a slow start but worth the wait. The narrator was excellent.
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- Anonymous User
- 30-01-22
fantastic story, gripping till the end
Columbo would love this mystery. The characters are so engaging. I want to visit The Grand.
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- Stacey Boot
- 01-02-22
Excellent read
Really loved The Maid. I couldn't stop listening to it. The narrator portrayed the characters really well and I enjoyed the book from start to finish.
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- Mr Carl R. Sutherland
- 05-03-22
Enjoyable start but sadly drifted away
I really enjoyed the opening chapters. It felt a little different and fresh. However the longer it went on the more predictable it became and sadly I didn’t believe the character any more. I think the change came when it moved into amateur detective mode and I just didn’t believe the Molly I had come to know would be able to do some of the things she did. Some stereotypical characters who were just one dimensional. I just wanted it to finish by the last quarter of the book.
I loved the narration however, hence the 5 stars. Lauren Ambrose was one of the reasons I stuck with it until the end.
It didn’t live up to the hype sadly. Great start and a case of what might have been, I think.
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- katie
- 05-03-22
Loved it!
Absolutely loved this book! Liked the reading of it, the narrator really created a lovely picture of Molly!
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- stephanie
- 06-03-22
Brilliant. Loved the narration. Good story.
Loved it. Mollys character seems very real. Her struggles with being different come across very well. Brilliantly narrated.
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- Ursula Connolly
- 26-03-22
A brilliant read.
I loved this book it was one I couldn't stop listening to the story carried me along and Molly the Maids character was brilliantly written. I have been happily reminded of growing up in an era when that degree of cleanliness was the rule aa opposed to the exception! I loved her joy in her work. I can't wait to read Nita Prose's next work.
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- michelle
- 31-07-22
Excellence!!
I loved this book , would recommend to anyone . Compliments to the author , I shall be looking for more books by them .
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