Reviews
"Solving a crime has never been more delightful. With this book full of twists you'll never see coming, Nita Prose has updated and perfected the cozy murder mystery. Molly Gray is a gift to the world, and this is a book to hug when you finish it." --Nina de Gramont, New York Times bestselling author of The Christie Affair " Wise and winning and altogether wondrous . . . perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Knives Out , and tasteful whodunits of any vintage . . . The Mystery Guest is a splendid novel to restore your faith in character-driven storytelling, the kind that crime buffs and book clubs alike can embrace. I was nearly hugging myself as I turned the pages. Read it, as I did, with 'an attitude of gratitude.'" --A. J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window " The Mystery Guest is a page-turning delight from start to finish. Once I checked into the Regency Grand, I never wanted to leave." --Jenny Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street "Nita Prose shines with the return of Molly the maid who is one of the most memorable, endearing characters I've ever read. From page turning suspense, to laugh-out-loud humor and moments that are deeply heartfelt, The Mystery Guest has it all! This book is a knockout." --Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Local Woman Missing "Prepare to be swept away again into the wonderfully endearing and unforgettable world of Molly. This time, we're treated to a look back at the early days of young Molly and Gran, a tender ode to the devotion between a grandparent and grandchild--while 'detective' Molly attempts to solve the latest murder at the Regency Grand Hotel. Nita Prose writes like no other--I loved this even more than her utterly delightful debut." --Ashley Audrain, bestselling author of The Push and The Whispers "Nita Prose and her protagonist share an eye for detail, but it's not just that which makes The Mystery Guest such a satisfying and enjoyable read. It is also the masterly characterization, the deft plotting, the whip-smart dialogue and the clever structure. A flawless and brilliant read." --Liz Nugent, bestselling author of Strange Sally Diamond, "A page-turning delight from start to finish . . . Once I checked into the Regency Grand, I never wanted to leave." --Jenny Jackson, author of Pineapple Street "Solving a crime has never been more delightful. Molly Gray is a gift to the world, and this is a book to hug when you finish it." --Nina de Gramont, New York Times bestselling author of The Christie Affair "Wise and winning and altogether wondrous . . . perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Knives Out, and tasteful whodunits of any vintage . . . a splendid novel to restore your faith in character-driven storytelling." --A. J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window "Nita Prose writes like no other--I loved this even more than her utterly delightful debut." --Ashley Audrain, New York Times bestselling author of The Push and The Whispers "A strong and stylish whodunit that captivates from page one - a pitch-perfect plot delivered with Nita Prose's brand of joyful storytelling. A tale that captures your heart while it baffles your mind. . . . Be sure to put out the 'do not disturb' sign while you lose yourself in this exquisite follow-up." --Janice Hallett, internationally bestselling author of The Appeal "A rollicking, riotous, rollercoaster of a mystery. Clever clues, a smorgasboard of suspects, and a rocket-fuel pace." --Benjamin Stevenson, internationally bestselling author of Everyone in my Family Has Killed Someone "Molly Gray is the most charming amateur sleuth in modern literature. Prepare to fall in love with this fast-paced, clever whodunit full of laughs and overflowing with heart." --Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost Names "Nita Prose shines with the return of Molly the maid who is one of the most memorable, endearing characters I've ever read. From page turning suspense, to laugh-out-loud humor and moments that are deeply heartfelt, The Mystery Guest has it all! This book is a knockout." --Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Local Woman Missing "Nita Prose and her protagonist share an eye for detail, but it's not just that which makes The Mystery Guest such a satisfying and enjoyable read. It is also the masterly characterization, the deft plotting, the whip-smart dialogue and the clever structure. A flawless and brilliant read." --Liz Nugent, bestselling author of Strange Sally Diamond "Oh, how I enjoy Molly's take on life! Another gorgeous book from Nita Prose, cleverly conceived, written with panache and jam-packed with joy." --Hazel Prior, internationally bestselling author of How the Penguins Saved Veronica, "Polished to perfection!" --Shari Lapena, New York Times bestselling author of Everyone Here Is Lying "A strong and stylish whodunit that captivates from page one - a pitch-perfect plot delivered with Nita Prose's brand of joyful storytelling. A tale that captures your heart while it baffles your mind. . . . Be sure to put out the 'do not disturb' sign while you lose yourself in this exquisite follow-up." --Janice Hallett, internationally bestselling author of The Appeal "A rollicking, riotous, rollercoaster of a mystery. Clever clues, a smorgasboard of suspects, and a rocket-fuel pace." --Benjamin Stevenson, internationally bestselling author of Everyone in my Family Has Killed Someone "Oh, how I enjoy Molly's take on life! Another gorgeous book from Nita Prose, cleverly conceived, written with panache and jam-packed with joy." --Hazel Prior, internationally bestselling author of How the Penguins Saved Veronica "A page-turning delight from start to finish . . . Once I checked into the Regency Grand, I never wanted to leave." --Jenny Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street "Solving a crime has never been more delightful. Molly Gray is a gift to the world, and this is a book to hug when you finish it." --Nina de Gramont, New York Times bestselling author of The Christie Affair "Wise and winning and altogether wondrous . . . perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Knives Out, and tasteful whodunits of any vintage . . . a splendid novel to restore your faith in character-driven storytelling." --A. J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window "Molly Gray is the most charming amateur sleuth in modern literature. Prepare to fall in love with this fast-paced, clever whodunit full of laughs and overflowing with heart." --Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost Names "Nita Prose writes like no other--I loved this even more than her utterly delightful debut." --Ashley Audrain, New York Times bestselling author of The Push "Nita Prose shines with the return of Molly the maid who is one of the most memorable, endearing characters I've ever read. From page turning suspense, to laugh-out-loud humor and moments that are deeply heartfelt, The Mystery Guest has it all! This book is a knockout." --Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Local Woman Missing "Nita Prose and her protagonist share an eye for detail, but it's not just that which makes The Mystery Guest such a satisfying and enjoyable read. It is also the masterly characterization, the deft plotting, the whip-smart dialogue and the clever structure. A flawless and brilliant read." --Liz Nugent, bestselling author of Strange Sally Diamond, "Solving a crime has never been more delightful. Full of twists you'll never see coming, Prose has updated and perfected the cozy murder mystery. Molly Gray is a gift to the world, and this is a book to hug when you finish it." --Nina de Gramont, New York Times bestselling author of The Christie Affair " Wise and winning and altogether wondrous . . . perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Knives Out , and tasteful whodunits of any vintage. The Mystery Guest is a splendid novel to restore your faith in character-driven storytelling, the kind that crime buffs and book clubs alike can embrace. I was nearly hugging myself as I turned the pages. Read it, as I did, with 'an attitude of gratitude.'" --A.J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window "Prepare to be swept away again into the wonderfully endearing and unforgettable world of Molly. This time, we're treated to a look back at the early days of young Molly and Gran, a tender ode to the devotion between a grandparent and grandchild--while 'detective' Molly attempts to solve the latest murder at the Regency Grand Hotel. Nita Prose writes like no other--I loved this even more than her utterly delightful debut." --Ashley Audrain, bestselling author of The Push and The Whispers, " The Maid was a surprise hit. Its sequel lives up to the hype. The Mystery Guest, the second installment in Nita Prose's Maid Novels series, is both a delightful whodunit and a pointed social commentary." -- The Washington Post "[Molly] returns in The Mystery Guest, which builds upon The Maid 's many charms. Prose peppers the mystery with sly jokes about the vagaries of crime writing, but Molly's voice remains central and moving." -- The New York Times "Molly is a singular character--she's intelligent, unfailingly honest and the epitome of a professional maid--and readers will enjoy checking into the Regency Grand to follow her and her exploits." -- BookPage "A page-turning delight from start to finish . . . Once I checked into the Regency Grand, I never wanted to leave." --Jenny Jackson, author of Pineapple Street "Solving a crime has never been more delightful. Molly Gray is a gift to the world, and this is a book to hug when you finish it." --Nina de Gramont, New York Times bestselling author of The Christie Affair "Wise and winning and altogether wondrous . . . perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Knives Out, and tasteful whodunits of any vintage . . . a splendid novel to restore your faith in character-driven storytelling." --A. J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window "Nita Prose writes like no other--I loved this even more than her utterly delightful debut." --Ashley Audrain, New York Times bestselling author of The Push and The Whispers "Be sure to put out the 'do not disturb' sign while you lose yourself in this exquisite follow-up." --Janice Hallett, internationally bestselling author of The Appeal "A rollicking, riotous, rollercoaster of a mystery. Clever clues, a smorgasboard of suspects, and a rocket-fuel pace." --Benjamin Stevenson, internationally bestselling author of Everyone in my Family Has Killed Someone "Molly Gray is the most charming amateur sleuth in modern literature. Prepare to fall in love with this fast-paced, clever whodunit full of laughs and overflowing with heart." --Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost Names "Nita Prose shines with the return of Molly the maid who is one of the most memorable, endearing characters I've ever read. From page turning suspense, to laugh-out-loud humor and moments that are deeply heartfelt, The Mystery Guest has it all! This book is a knockout." --Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Local Woman Missing "A flawless and brilliant read." --Liz Nugent, bestselling author of Strange Sally Diamond "Oh, how I enjoy Molly's take on life! Another gorgeous book from Nita Prose, cleverly conceived, written with panache and jam-packed with joy." --Hazel Prior, internationally bestselling author of How the Penguins Saved Veronica, "Prepare to be swept away again into the wonderfully endearing and unforgettable world of Molly. This time, we're treated to a look back at the early days of young Molly and Gran, a tender ode to the devotion between a grandparent and grandchild--while 'detective' Molly attempts to solve the latest murder at the Regency Grand Hotel. Nita Prose writes like no other--I loved this even more than her utterly delightful debut." --Ashley Audrain, bestselling author of The Push and The Whispers, "A strong and stylish whodunit that captivates from page one - a pitch-perfect plot delivered with Nita Prose's brand of joyful storytelling. A tale that captures your heart while it baffles your mind. . . . Be sure to put out the 'do not disturb' sign while you lose yourself in this exquisite follow-up." --Janice Hallett, internationally bestselling author of The Appeal "A rollicking, riotous, rollercoaster of a mystery. Clever clues, a smorgasboard of suspects, and a rocket-fuel pace." --Benjamin Stevenson, internationally bestselling author of Everyone in my Family Has Killed Someone "Oh, how I enjoy Molly's take on life! Another gorgeous book from Nita Prose, cleverly conceived, written with panache and jam-packed with joy." --Hazel Prior, internationally bestselling author of How the Penguins Saved Veronica "A page-turning delight from start to finish . . . Once I checked into the Regency Grand, I never wanted to leave." --Jenny Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street "Solving a crime has never been more delightful. Molly Gray is a gift to the world, and this is a book to hug when you finish it." --Nina de Gramont, New York Times bestselling author of The Christie Affair "Wise and winning and altogether wondrous . . . perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Knives Out, and tasteful whodunits of any vintage . . . a splendid novel to restore your faith in character-driven storytelling." --A. J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window "Molly Gray is the most charming amateur sleuth in modern literature. Prepare to fall in love with this fast-paced, clever whodunit full of laughs and overflowing with heart." --Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost Names "Nita Prose writes like no other--I loved this even more than her utterly delightful debut." --Ashley Audrain, New York Times bestselling author of The Push "Nita Prose shines with the return of Molly the maid who is one of the most memorable, endearing characters I've ever read. From page turning suspense, to laugh-out-loud humor and moments that are deeply heartfelt, The Mystery Guest has it all! This book is a knockout." --Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Local Woman Missing "Nita Prose and her protagonist share an eye for detail, but it's not just that which makes The Mystery Guest such a satisfying and enjoyable read. It is also the masterly characterization, the deft plotting, the whip-smart dialogue and the clever structure. A flawless and brilliant read." --Liz Nugent, bestselling author of Strange Sally Diamond, "Solving a crime has never been more delightful. With this book full of twists you'll never see coming, Nita Prose has updated and perfected the cozy murder mystery. Molly Gray is a gift to the world, and this is a book to hug when you finish it." --Nina de Gramont, New York Times bestselling author of The Christie Affair " Wise and winning and altogether wondrous . . . perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Knives Out , and tasteful whodunits of any vintage . . . The Mystery Guest is a splendid novel to restore your faith in character-driven storytelling, the kind that crime buffs and book clubs alike can embrace. I was nearly hugging myself as I turned the pages. Read it, as I did, with 'an attitude of gratitude.'" --A. J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window "Prepare to be swept away again into the wonderfully endearing and unforgettable world of Molly. This time, we're treated to a look back at the early days of young Molly and Gran, a tender ode to the devotion between a grandparent and grandchild--while 'detective' Molly attempts to solve the latest murder at the Regency Grand Hotel. Nita Prose writes like no other--I loved this even more than her utterly delightful debut." --Ashley Audrain, bestselling author of The Push and The Whispers, "Solving a crime has never been more delightful. Molly Gray is a gift to the world, and this is a book to hug when you finish it." --Nina de Gramont, New York Times bestselling author of The Christie Affair "Wise and winning and altogether wondrous . . . perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Knives Out, and tasteful whodunits of any vintage . . . a splendid novel to restore your faith in character-driven storytelling." --A. J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window "Nita Prose writes like no other--I loved this even more than her utterly delightful debut." --Ashley Audrain, New York Times bestselling author of The Push and The Whispers "A strong and stylish whodunit that captivates from page one - a pitch-perfect plot delivered with Nita Prose's brand of joyful storytelling. A tale that captures your heart while it baffles your mind. . . . Be sure to put out the 'do not disturb' sign while you lose yourself in this exquisite follow-up." --Janice Hallett, internationally bestselling author of The Appeal "A rollicking, riotous, rollercoaster of a mystery. Clever clues, a smorgasboard of suspects, and a rocket-fuel pace." --Benjamin Stevenson, internationally bestselling author of Everyone in my Family Has Killed Someone "Molly Gray is the most charming amateur sleuth in modern literature. Prepare to fall in love with this fast-paced, clever whodunit full of laughs and overflowing with heart." --Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost Names "Nita Prose shines with the return of Molly the maid who is one of the most memorable, endearing characters I've ever read. From page turning suspense, to laugh-out-loud humor and moments that are deeply heartfelt, The Mystery Guest has it all! This book is a knockout." --Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Local Woman Missing "Nita Prose and her protagonist share an eye for detail, but it's not just that which makes The Mystery Guest such a satisfying and enjoyable read. It is also the masterly characterization, the deft plotting, the whip-smart dialogue and the clever structure. A flawless and brilliant read." --Liz Nugent, bestselling author of Strange Sally Diamond "Oh, how I enjoy Molly's take on life! Another gorgeous book from Nita Prose, cleverly conceived, written with panache and jam-packed with joy." --Hazel Prior, internationally bestselling author of How the Penguins Saved Veronica, "Heartwarming . . . Like Agatha Christie's Miss Marple, who's rendered invisible because she's an old woman, Molly and her grandmother are not seen because of the kind of work they do. In this affecting and socially-pointed mystery series, however, invisibility becomes the superpower of the pink-collar proletariat." --NPR "[Molly] returns in The Mystery Guest, which builds upon The Maid 's many charms. Prose peppers the mystery with sly jokes about the vagaries of crime writing, but Molly's voice remains central and moving." -- The New York Times "Molly is a singular character--she's intelligent, unfailingly honest and the epitome of a professional maid--and readers will enjoy checking into the Regency Grand to follow her and her exploits." -- BookPage " The Mystery Guest is a fun mystery. If you like character-driven stories, this one's for you. Molly Gray is one of the most unique characters I've come across in a long time and is oddly lovable. Enjoy this rousing mystery. It's great entertainment."-- BookReporter "A page-turning delight from start to finish . . . Once I checked into the Regency Grand, I never wanted to leave." --Jenny Jackson, author of Pineapple Street "Solving a crime has never been more delightful. Molly Gray is a gift to the world, and this is a book to hug when you finish it." --Nina de Gramont, New York Times bestselling author of The Christie Affair "Wise and winning and altogether wondrous . . . perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Knives Out, and tasteful whodunits of any vintage . . . a splendid novel to restore your faith in character-driven storytelling." --A. J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window "Nita Prose writes like no other--I loved this even more than her utterly delightful debut." --Ashley Audrain, New York Times bestselling author of The Push and The Whispers "Be sure to put out the 'do not disturb' sign while you lose yourself in this exquisite follow-up." --Janice Hallett, internationally bestselling author of The Appeal "A rollicking, riotous, rollercoaster of a mystery. Clever clues, a smorgasboard of suspects, and a rocket-fuel pace." --Benjamin Stevenson, internationally bestselling author of Everyone in my Family Has Killed Someone "Molly Gray is the most charming amateur sleuth in modern literature. Prepare to fall in love with this fast-paced, clever whodunit full of laughs and overflowing with heart." --Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost Names "Nita Prose shines with the return of Molly the maid who is one of the most memorable, endearing characters I've ever read. From page turning suspense, to laugh-out-loud humor and moments that are deeply heartfelt, The Mystery Guest has it all! This book is a knockout." --Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Local Woman Missing "A flawless and brilliant read." --Liz Nugent, bestselling author of Strange Sally Diamond "Oh, how I enjoy Molly's take on life! Another gorgeous book from Nita Prose, cleverly conceived, written with panache and jam-packed with joy." --Hazel Prior, internationally bestselling author of How the Penguins Saved Veronica, Advance praise for The Mystery Guest "A page-turning delight from start to finish . . . Once I checked into the Regency Grand, I never wanted to leave." --Jenny Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street "Solving a crime has never been more delightful. Molly Gray is a gift to the world, and this is a book to hug when you finish it." --Nina de Gramont, New York Times bestselling author of The Christie Affair "Wise and winning and altogether wondrous . . . perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Knives Out, and tasteful whodunits of any vintage . . . a splendid novel to restore your faith in character-driven storytelling." --A. J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window "Molly Gray is the most charming amateur sleuth in modern literature. Prepare to fall in love with this fast-paced, clever whodunit full of laughs and overflowing with heart." --Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost Names "Nita Prose writes like no other--I loved this even more than her utterly delightful debut." --Ashley Audrain, New York Times bestselling author of The Push "Nita Prose shines with the return of Molly the maid who is one of the most memorable, endearing characters I've ever read. From page turning suspense, to laugh-out-loud humor and moments that are deeply heartfelt, The Mystery Guest has it all! This book is a knockout." --Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Local Woman Missing "Nita Prose and her protagonist share an eye for detail, but it's not just that which makes The Mystery Guest such a satisfying and enjoyable read. It is also the masterly characterization, the deft plotting, the whip-smart dialogue and the clever structure. A flawless and brilliant read." --Liz Nugent, bestselling author of Strange Sally Diamond Praise for The Maid, a Good Morning America Book Club Pick "Intricate plotting . . . 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 Book Review (Editors' Choice) "Excellent and totally entertaining . . . the most interesting (and endearing) main character in a long time." --Stephen King "What begins as a sprightly murder mystery turns into a meaningful, and at times even delicate, portrait of growth." --NPR "A lighthearted mystery that shines." -- The Washington Post "Think Clue . Think page-turner." -- Glamour "A heartwarming mystery with a lovable oddball at its center." -- Real Simple "A murder mystery with tremendous heart." --Lisa Jewell
