Nita Prose’s The Maid’s Secret is a delightful and intricately woven mystery that blends the thrill of a heist with a heartfelt exploration of family secrets, love, and personal growth. This spirited follow-up to The Maid once again centres on Molly Gray, the beloved Head Maid and newly promoted Special Events Manager at the Regency Grand Hotel, whose life takes an unexpected turn when a priceless treasure goes missing from the hotel in a bold and daring antiquities heist.

Molly’s life is on the cusp of perfection: she is two months away from marrying her fiancé, Juan Manuel, and feels secure in her role at the hotel. However, everything changes when a film crew arrives to shoot the popular reality TV show Hidden Treasures. On a whim, Molly brings a shoebox containing a few of her gran’s old items for appraisal, only to have one piece discovered as an invaluable treasure. Molly’s newfound wealth and status as a media sensation are short-lived, as the treasure is stolen in a shocking heist that leaves the hotel reeling.

The mystery surrounding the stolen item is rooted in the past, and Molly’s search for the thief leads her to uncover a long-forgotten family diary. Through it, Molly learns of her gran’s own forbidden love story, one that connects deeply to her present circumstances. As Molly pieces together the threads of her gran’s past and her present, she realises that the key to solving the theft lies in understanding the true nature of family loyalty, love, and loss.

What makes The Maid’s Secret stand out is its compelling mix of light-hearted mystery and poignant emotional depth. Nita Prose does a fantastic job balancing the suspense of the heist with the warmth of Molly’s journey, and the revelations about her gran’s past add a layer of richness to the narrative. The story is filled with clever twists and turns, keeping readers engaged and eager to uncover the secrets hidden within the hotel and Molly’s family history.

Fans of The Maid will delight in Molly’s return, and those new to her story will quickly be charmed by her unique perspective and determination. The supporting characters, including Molly’s loyal friends and family, add further depth and warmth to the narrative.

The Maid’s Secret is a delightful whodunnit that offers a perfect blend of mystery, romance, and self-discovery. It’s a fun, heartwarming read that will captivate fans of family-centric mysteries and those who love a story about unearthing long-buried secrets. If you’re looking for a book that’s equal parts suspense and charm, this one is sure to satisfy.

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This was a very nice way to tie up the story of Molly the Maid, this time the focus was far more in her beloved Gran as each chapter was interspersed with her Gran’s diary telling the tale of her life growing up and in its own way helping solve the current mystery in Molly’s life - that of a missing Fabergé egg. I did enjoy her Gran’s story but I very much preferred the current events and the main mystery was good but there wasn’t enough too it to engage me due to the book being a mix of current events and flashbacks. The style of this was exactly as I’d have expected and I love Molly’s character but I did far prefer the first two books although it was good to feel like both Molly and her Gran’s story’s have come to their own natural end too.

The Maid’s Secret by Nita Prose is a story in two parts, it is Molly’s story and also her beloved Gran’s story.
Molly story is about Faberge egg. which is discovered as a curio in Gran’s cabinet and then put up for auction, which will change Molly and Juan’s lives forever. Then it is stolen after the auction is held. Then it reappears and this time everyone in Molly’s life is determined to find out who is the thief.
The culprit is uncovered and it is found that the Faberge egg does not belong to Molly and returned to its legal owner.who then sells it to a museum, where everyone can see it on display.
Molly and Juan finally marry and they receive a surprise wedding present.
Highly recommended

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A fun read.
Nita Prose delivers another charming and intricately woven mystery with The Maid's Secret, blending an intriguing whodunit with a touching tale of family secrets, love, and self-discovery. Fans of The Maid will be thrilled to see Molly Gray step into the spotlight once more, this time navigating the chaos of a high-profile heist and uncovering long-buried family truths.
Molly Gray, now the Head Maid and Special Events Manager at the Regency Grand Hotel, is enjoying a whirlwind of success. With her wedding to Juan Manuel approaching and a taping of the popular TV show Hidden Treasures happening at her hotel, her life seems perfect. However, a trinket she brings to the show is revealed to be a rare artifact worth millions, catapulting her into the spotlight.
Just as Molly prepares to sell the artifact, it vanishes in a bold heist. The mystery deepens as Molly unearths her grandmother’s diary, uncovering secrets of a forbidden love and a wealthy lineage. As past and present intertwine, Molly must solve the heist while coming to terms with her family’s complicated history.
The Maid's Secret is a delightful sequel that combines a spirited heist caper with an emotional exploration of family and love. Prose has crafted a story that is equal parts heartwarming and suspenseful, with Molly Gray once again proving to be an unforgettable protagonist.
Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries and heartfelt storytelling, The Maid’s Secret is a must-read for those who loved The Maid and anyone seeking a feel-good yet thrilling tale.
Thanks to NetGalley and Harper Collins UK Harper Fiction for giving me an advance copy.

As always The maid stories always provide an enjoyable read. I particularly enjoyed book 3 which really leant into Molly’s grans back story..
A recommended read if you enjoyed books one and two.

I love how the book goes into the past, nita prose has done it again. Very clever book. Probably my favourite out of all 3

The Maid's Secret, by Nita Prose, is a heartwarming whodunnit. Molly is more than your average maid. Her attention to detail continues to make her a master sleuth! This one can be a stand-alone, but do yourself a favor and read the others first. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with the ARC ebook I read and reviewed. All opinions are my own.

Prequel and a sequel within one book.
Flora’s diary reminded me of the butler’s story in The Remains of the Day.
I became more invested in Flora’s story as I read, finding Molly’s return welcome and complementing her Gran’s narrative, with the identity of the Fabergé thief not too hard to determine. Having said that, I really enjoyed this novel. It’s not as much as a mystery/whodunnit, but rather an endearing conclusion of the Grays’ story. I appreciated “The Black Hole” reference to the first book and the huevo from the second becoming central in this instalment. In the end, I’m not sure which storyline I liked more, Molly’s or Flora’s. The final scene made me cry. Thank you for the opportunity to read it now, a truly wonderful Christmas gift and experience.

WOW!!!!! Hooked from the first page and read this book in one sitting… Full of tension and suspense. A real page turner, a domestic noir but OMG so much more!!!!!

Thank you to @netgalley @harpercollinsuk and @nitaprose for my advance e-copy in exchange for an honest review.
I'd admit to always being more in the Millie the maid camp rather than Molly's but was very intrigued as to what would happen next in this series. I think once you realise this is always going to be a cosy light-hearted mystery rather than an edge-of-your-seat thriller you enjoy it more!
It was nice to read more about Molly's Gran's back story and there was a very sweet little love story, the actual mystery did keep me reading and the reveal was surprising although don't expect any huge twists or turns!
Overall a nice cosy palette cleanser of a book to warm your heart ❤️
(but now for something with a bit more murder!)

I love Molly but hate flashbacks - 3.5*

Disclaimer - I don't enjoy flashbacks. These flashbacks are integral to the plot but to be honest, I don't enjoy them as a plot device and that's why my rating is a lot lower.

I love Molly the Maid, Juan and Mr Snow. I really wanted to read this novel because I love the characters. Despite my hatred of flashbacks, I still flew through this book to understand how my poor Molly was dealing with the cards that life had dealt with her.

Molly is back in another adventure, just when she thinks her life should be settling down, another mystery involving her much missed gran arrives for her to clear up.

I very much enjoyed the first two books in this series, but found this one did not engage me as much. The baddies are so caricaturist that they ought to have twirly moustaches & ominous music every time they enter the story. The storyline felt muddled, with too many characters (particularly in the hotel sequences), and the whole gran diary story felt contrived & clunky.

I’m sure Molly’s legions of fans will love seeing how she’s getting on, but this one just wasn’t for me.

I’m not really a cosy crime fan. I prefer something more visceral! But Molly has captured a little bit of my heart and I was thrilled to have the opportunity to read an early copy of The Maid’s Secret, With each outing, the reader learns a little more about Molly and her gran and in many ways, the crime element of the story is merely a vehicle to explore these two rather exceptional and unusual individuals.

The focus here is a Faberegé egg. It’s stolen and Molly investigates the theft in her own inimitable way. There’s a dual timeline as past events are revealed in grandmother Flora’s diary and I found this the most intriguing part. The characters are so well depicted. I bought in to Molly’s charm and innocence right at the start. Her quirky view of the world and literal understanding of every situation is refreshing and there’s real insight into a character I’ve come to know and love. That takes incredible skill as an author; the power of words on paper has made me believe in the Regal Hotel, Molly and all that goes on there. I feel I could walk in and be familiar with the place and people. Needless to say,, for me this story is superb. Clever, heartwarming and just utterly enjoyable. Thank you.

I am grateful to the publisher and Netgalley for a review copy of this, the third in the Molly the Maid series, but I am afraid I did not enjoy it as much as the previous two.

It is another mystery to solve for Molly as well as an interspersed diary of her grandmother which links to the mystery. There are some delightful and amusing moments, as in the other two books, but overall I found it a bit dull. The grandmother's diary stretches belief just a bit too far, even in a series that clearly isn't meant to be realism, and the plot feels weak.

I do hope that the author doesn't keep trying to drag the series on with weaker novels as the first two really are a treat.

I’ve enjoyed all the Molly books. Largely because Molly is such a captivating lovable character who I can’t help but root for.

I did have mixed feelings about this instalment. It was great to get more insight into the characters’ backgrounds through Gran’s diary. But, for most of the book I found the two timelines a bit jarring. It disrupted the flow for me. However, towards the end I could totally see why it was done that way. It brought together the present day mystery as well as revealing Gran’s story.

I will say the mystery in this one wasn’t the most captivating for me, a lot of it felt quite predictable and it wasn’t much of a surprise who was behind it. That being said, it was ultimately a fitting and satisfying end for Molly. It worked out in the best possible way for her and Juan and that really made me smile!

Probably a 3.5 for me.
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‘The Maid’s Secret’ by Nita Prose is the third full-length novel in the wonderful series starring Molly the Maid, and takes place after the wonderful events of ‘The Mistletoe Mystery’ - a novella in which Molly and boyfriend Juan get engaged! Everything is going swimmingly until a TV antiques show decides to film an episode at the Regency Grand Hotel… Soon, Molly is catapulted into the public consciousness as the quirky owner of a priceless Fabergé egg. However, all that glitters is not gold, and revelations about the past are the emotional heart of the story.

I really loved the glimpses into the young life of Molly’s gran Flora, via her diary, and adore Molly more now I understand better her family history. Honestly, I could have read a whole book just on that, but the author skilfully interweaves passages of Flora’s reminisces with the present day commotion.

While the central mystery was slow burning, the witty writing and the desire to see some characters get their comeuppance made the novel totally gripping… I took a few days to finish it, but 100% claiming pre-Christmas busy-ness rather than the book.

Overall, this cosiest of crimes wins five stars from me!

I received an advance Digital Review Copy of this book from the publisher Harper Collins UK via NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.

I have loved reading Molly the Maid's series. I love how quirky she is. This book was amazing, it was great to learn more about Molly's gran. I just hope we hear more from Molly! Thank you for letting me read this early!

This is absolutely delightful to read. The series has moved on. Molly has a change in fortune and we learn about her Gran's life. I liked all the drama. In all an enjoyable and satisfying read.

It was nice to be back in the company of Molly the Maid in the third instalment by Nita Prose, "The Maid's Secret". I still maintain the first book is the strongest but these book are full of joyous characters and Molly gets to do a bit of sleuthing, and this time we find out more about her Gran, who has sadly passed away. Very much a cosy crime book.

What a fabulous return to The Regency Grand Hotel! The Maids Secret was just the perfect blend of humour and mystery (It is definitely full of its share of heartwarming and sad moments too - i may have cried at one point)

I loved both books in the Molly The Maid series and i loved this one even more! It was so interesting to read about Floras early life and her fall from wealth. It was also heartbreaking to read her love story with John, they deserved so much better and my heart broke for them.

Overall this was such a great read, anyone who loves Molly The Maid will absolutely adore this book! Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.