Delightful

The main character of this novel is Molly Gray. She is somewhere on the Asperger's syndrome spectrum: highly intelligent, but unsure of the people and circumstances around her. She feels most comfortable in a set routine and is a germaphobe. These traits make her perfect for her job as a maid at the Grand Regency Hotel, a five star boutique hotel for the rich. Molly, abandoned by her parents and raised by her now deceased Gran, relishes nothing better than dusting, changing linens, vacuuming, waxing and polishing. The reader encounters the other hotel staff and follows Molly's quotidian routine, until one day, Molly finds a guest dead in bed. Now it is the reader, who finds himself in baffling circumstances!

The Canadian author of this debut novel, has been a long time editor for other novels. This story is fast paced and all the characters are well developed. As Molly comes to realize even about herself, "People are a mystery that never can be solved." What a "delightful" listen!
Lauren Ambrose was amazing with the delivery of the story

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A wonderful book.

Do yourself a favor and dive into the book immediately! It will not disappoint. Loved the narrator too.

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Reviews are spot-on!!

I put off listening to this book, it didn't really sound that , cover wasn't even all that flash but with so many positive reviews I caved and so glad I did.

It's not much of a thriller or even that suspensiveful however, right from the beginning the characters are engaging and likeable. The story, although simple hooks you in and I found it hard to turn off even at 1am.

highly recommend

Morals for all ages

This is a story about a woman with asbergers. She's wrongfully accused of murder (nothing graphic) but receives help from kind people. Expect no suspense, twists or anything complicated or technical. It's just a feel good story about fatherly kindness and doing what's right. Not what I expected from the synopsis.

Great book!

I would give 10 stars if I could. Brilliantly written, superbly narrated. A well developed plot and a nice unexpected twist.

A Refreshingly quirky mystery

A Refreshingly quirky mystery that hooked me straight away! It was also voted the the best Mystery & Thriller by Goodreads 2022

Quirky, interesting and enjoyable

I very much enjoy this book. It was very well read by the narrator. The character and plot development was excellent. I would definitely recommend.

Enjoyable book

The first few chapters were a bit all over the place but once it started flowing it was enjoyable

Thoroughly enjoyable

Interesting plot with incredible character development. A story about growth, friendship and courage.

Also loved the narrator!

Good story

None of the twists or turns in this book are ridiculous or outlandish and that makes it enjoyable. One decision by Molly the maid midway through the story was out of character and it stood out for me after the time spent in the earlier part of the book building up the robotic character. It did not fit but appears a conscious decision by the author to allow the story to unfold in a certain way. A similar uncharacteristic decision is revealed at the end and it is the reason for this 4 star rating.