Nita Prose

The Maid

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Produktbeschreibung

OVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE - *WINNER OF THE NED KELLY AWARD FOR BEST INTERNATIONAL CRIME FICTION* - *SHORTLISTED FOR THE EDGAR ALLAN POE BEST NOVEL AWARD* - SHORTLISTED FOR THE KOBO EMERGING WRITER PRIZE - INSTANT #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER - #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK - CITYLINE BOOK CLUB PICK - "A twist-and-turn whodunit, set in a five-star hotel, from the perspective of the maid who finds the body. Think Clue. Think page-turner."--Glamour NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS' CHOICE - ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF 2022--Glamour, W magazine, PopSugar, The Rumpus, Book Riot, CrimeReads, She Reads, Daily Hive, The Globe and Mail, Chatelaine, Stylist, Canadian Living "Excellent and totally entertaining . . . the most interesting (and endearing) main character in a long time." --Stephen King "An endearing debut. . . . The reader comes to understand Molly's worldview, and to sympathize with her longing to be accepted--a quest that gives The Maid real emotional heft." --The New York Times "The Maid is a masterful, charming mystery that will touch your heart in ways you could never expect. . . . This is the smart, quirky, uplifting read we need." --Ashley Audrain, #1 bestselling author of The Push A dead body is one mess she can't clean up on her own. Molly Gray is not like everyone else. She struggles with social skills and misreads the intentions of others. Her gran used to interpret the world for her, codifying it into simple rules that Molly could live by. Since Gran died a few months ago, twenty-five-year-old Molly has been navigating life's complexities all by herself. No matter--she throws herself with gusto into her work as a hotel maid. Her unique character, along with her obsessive love of cleaning and proper etiquette, make her an ideal fit for the job. She delights in donning her crisp uniform each morning, stocking her cart with miniature soaps and bottles, and returning guest rooms at the Regency Grand Hotel to a state of perfection. But Molly's orderly life is upended the day she enters the suite of the infamous and wealthy Charles Black, only to find it in a state of disarray and Mr. Black himself dead in his bed. Before she knows what's happening, Molly's unusual demeanour has the police targeting her as their lead suspect. She quickly finds herself caught in a web of deception, one she has no idea how to untangle. Fortunately for Molly, friends she never knew she had unite with her in a search for clues to what really happened to Mr. Black. But will they be able to find the real killer before it's too late? Both a Clue-like, locked-room mystery and a heartwarming journey of the spirit, The Maid explores what it means to be the same as everyone else and yet entirely different--and reveals that all mysteries can be solved through connection to the human heart.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Penguin Books Canada
• Seitenzahl: 304
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Januar 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 232mm x 162mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 567g
• ISBN-13: 9780735241336
• ISBN-10: 0735241333
• Artikelnr.: 61659752

Autorenporträt

NITA PROSE is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Mystery Guest 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 Book 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. Visit Nita at nitaprose.com. Instagram and X: @NitaProse

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'Excellent and totally entertaining... the most interesting (and endearing) main character in a long time' Stephen King

'A smart, riveting, and deliciously refreshing debut. Prose knows how to pen a murder mystery with tremendous heart' Lisa Jewell

'The book's endearing central character and atmospheric hotel setting make it an escapist pleasure - a mini-break between the pages' Sunday Times

'Finally booksellers have a concrete answer to the question 'I loved Eleanor Oliphant - what should I read next?'' Bookbrunch

'A gripping and heart-warming whodunnit narrated by an intriguing and original heroine. Skilfully layered and masterfully told. I loved it' Santa Montefiore

'An endearing debut . . . Prose threads a steady needle with the intricate plotting' New York Times

'The Maid is elegant, warm-hearted and wry, and Molly the most winningly off-beat narrator since Eleanor Oliphant. An absolute joy' Louise Candlish

'An instantly gripping and delightful whodunnit' Stylist

'I enjoyed every minute of this twisty yet tender thriller. The Maid is gripping, deftly written, and led by a truly unforgettable protagonist in Molly. I'm recommending it to everyone I know' Emma Stonex

'Nita Prose has created a true 21st Century heroine in a brilliantly-written, transformative story' Janice Hallett

'Molly the Maid has captured my heart! I loved this charming and utterly original whodunit . . . Put this on your to-read pile immediately' Sarah Pearse

'Unlike anything else I've read, this kept me up way past lights out' Katie Fforde

'This is going to be HUGE! A heroine as loveable and quirky as Eleanor Oliphant, caught up in a crime worthy of Agatha Christie. Loved it!' Clare Pooley

'A contemporary murder mystery with a unique heroine who will appeal to Eleanor Oliphant fans' Daily Mail