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The Maid

De : Nita Prose
Lu par : Lauren Ambrose
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    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

    I am your maid.

    I know about your secrets. Your dirty laundry.

    But what do you know about me?

    Molly the maid is all alone in the world. A nobody. She’s used to being invisible in her job at the Regency Grand Hotel, plumping pillows and wiping away the grime, dust and secrets of the guests passing through. She’s just a maid–why should anyone take notice?

    But Molly is thrown into the spotlight when she discovers an infamous guest, Mr Black, very dead in his bed. This isn’t a mess that can be easily cleaned up. And as Molly becomes embroiled in the hunt for the truth, following the clues whispering in the hallways of the Regency Grand, she discovers a power she never knew was there. She’s just a maid–but what can she see that others overlook?

    Escapist, charming and introducing a truly original heroine, The Maid is a story about how the truth isn’t always black and white–it’s found in the dirtier, grey areas in between . . .

    *RIGHTS SOLD IN 29 TERRITORIES*

    A Sunday Times No.4 bestseller for w/c 24/01/2022

    A New York Times No.1 bestseller for w/c 31/01/2022

    ©2022 Nita Prose (P)2022 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

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    "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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    • Lia
    • 20/06/2022

    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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    • Jess
    • 20/04/2022

    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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    • Leisha
    • 27/05/2023

    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

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    • Tor
    • 06/05/2023

    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.

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    • Anonymous User
    • 27/04/2023

    Great book!

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

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    • Charleen
    • 06/03/2023

    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

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    • Emjay
    • 04/03/2023

    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.

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    • Amazon Customer
    • 15/02/2023

    Enjoyable book

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

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    • Anonymous User
    • 05/02/2023

    Thoroughly enjoyable

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

    Also loved the narrator!

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    • Ryan Read
    • 30/01/2023

    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.

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    • Kindle Customer
    • 10/09/2022

    Was this written by a 10-year-old?

    Who reviews this stuff. I can't believe I spent a token on this. Puerile.

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    • Martha Sánchez Gutiérrez
    • 17/02/2023

    Never trust the goodreads awards again

    Simple story and uninteresting characters. No surprises or big twists and the only part worth mentioning is that the main character (maybe) is in the spectrum.

    The narration is not bad, but the granny parts are tiresome (not a fault of the narrator) and I found disappointing that she never learnt how to pronounce Juan Manuel. C’mon, it’s a main character.

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    • Amazon Kunde
    • 23/11/2022

    Einfach himmlisch

    Tolle Geschichte, einzigartig. Wunderbar vorgetragen. Erstaunlich und trotz Krimi total unaggresiv. Ich hab es geliebt. Schade dass es zu ende ist.

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    • Sam
    • 31/08/2022

    If it's not well, it's not the end yet...

    Loved it!!! There are some plot holes, but which story doesn't? Would totally recommend it to everyone. Ot had a bit of Eleanor Oliphant is completely fine-ish vibe, minus the darkness of the story within. Very delightful and life affirming.

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    • V. Valdez
    • 14/08/2022

    Accept others the way they are

    Everyone perceive reality in different ways.

    The performance was fantastic. It really brought the story to live.

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    • BaS
    • 23/04/2022

    Sehr ungewöhnliche Story, toll erzählt

    Was für eine ungewöhnliche story, ganz toll erzählt! Ich habe es innerhalb von zwei Tagen durchgehört, konnte gar nicht aufhören.

    Molly hat autistische Züge, wird aber nicht mit einem solchen Label tituliert. Ihre Verhaltensweisen sind einfach liebenswert! Die Autorin lässt einen wirklich in den Kopf der Protagonistin schlüpfen und so verstehen, warum sie so handelt wie sie handelt. Und die Geschichte ist von vorne bis hinten schlüssig.

    Für mich eines der besten Bücher der letzten Jahre! Zunächst gefiel mir die Sprecherin nicht, aber je länger ich hörte, desto besser passte es.

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    • stargirl
    • 23/03/2022

    Excellent!

    Old school, in an unexpected way. Slow paced yet a lot of information to take in. The main protagonist’s constant thought process is a pleasure to follow. Nicely done.

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    • Sandra
    • 11/05/2023

    Meh

    It wasn’t a waste of time but didn’t bring any value to my life either. I have no idea how this book got raving reviews. As a mystery novel, there was barely anything to uncover. The characters were so basic, there were so many holes. The ending was just lazy.