Do not disturb. Whodunnit in progress…

Molly the maid sees everything at The Regency Grand Hotel.

So when a renowned guest drops very dead on the tearoom floor, sullying the hotel’s five-star reputation, it falls to Molly to sweep up the clues.

An unfortunate accident? Or a murderous mess?

The answers to the mystery lie behind one guest’s door – and only the maid holds the key…

Over a Million readers have been swept away by Nita Prose's delightful mysteries:

«Excellent and totally entertaining … the most interesting (and endearing) main character in a long time»,

— Stephen King

«This is phenomenal thriller. Maid or murderer or victim? Find out in the book»

«Gripping, deftly written, and led by a truly unforgettable protagonist in Molly. I'm recommending it to everyone I know»,

— Emma Stonex

«I loved everything about this book»

«I didn’t think I could love a character any more than I loved Eleanor Oliphant but along comes Molly the Maid. God, I love her»

«Fresh, fiendish and darkly beguiling. The Maid is so thrillingly original, and clever, and joyous. I just adored every page»,

— Chris Whitaker

«Felt like a modern day homage to Agatha Christie»

«Lots of twists and turns and highly gripping»

The Maid was a Sunday Times bestseller for w/c 08/05/2023

Reviews

«Wise and winning and altogether wondrous . . . I was nearly hugging myself as I turned the pages of this splendid novel»,

— A J Finn

«The Mystery Guest is a strong and stylish whodunnit that captivates from page one»,

— Janice Hallett

«This is cosy crime at its very best - utterly delightful»,

— Daily Mail

«Polished to perfection!»,

— Shari Lapena

«The fabulous Molly is back and shining as brightly as her silverware in another charming and compelling mystery»,

— Mark Billingham

«A truly enthralling, majestic mystery. A series that both thrills and warms the heart. I canu2019t get enough of the wonderful Molly, and the brilliant Nita Prose»,

— Chris Whitaker

«A flawless and brilliant readu2026 pure thrill, intrigue, and entertainment»,

— Liz Nugent

«Molly the maid is unique and pure delight. The Mystery Guest is a page turner and a joy»,

— Katie Fforde

«A page-turning delight from start to finish. Once I checked into the Regency Grand I never wanted to leave»,

— Jenny Jackson

«Nita Prose writes like no other - I loved this even more than her utterly delightful debut»,

— Ashley Audrain

«From page turning suspense, to laugh-out-loud humour and moments that are deeply heartfelt, The Mystery Guest has it all! This book is a knockout»,

— Mary Kubica

More praise for Nita Prose:

«A smart, riveting, and deliciously refreshing debut»,

— Lisa Jewell

«An escapist pleasure»,

— Sunday Times

«Irresistible»,

— Sunday Telegraph

«A gripping and heart-warming whodunnitu»,

— Santa Montefiore

«The most interesting (and endearing) main character in a long timeu201d»,

— Stephen King