Maid, The
Prose, NitaIt would be easy to underestimate Molly Gray. As a maid at the Regency Grand Hotel, she unashamedly strives to return things to a 'state of perfection'. But when one of the guests - the notorious Mr Black - is found murdered in his hotel bed, Molly's unique take on the world comes to the fore.
Weaving an enjoyable morality tale through a classic whodunnit, this is an intriguing contemporary mystery with a very distinctive protagonist.
Pages
340
340
Year
2022
2022
Reviews
15-11-2023
Delightful read with food for thought.
26-09-2023
Thought the story was good but the character descriptions were lazy, and relied on cliches and generalisations.
26-09-2023
Variation of opinions. Easy to read, with themes making the detective/Agatha Christie style, relevant and thought provoking. Some thought it a bit like other stories.
26-07-2023
This book had a 100% enjoyment factor for all members. We loved the main character, and her personality traits were recognised by some members.
24-07-2023
About half our group realised that Molly (the maid) was on the autism spectrum, and read the novel in that context. Everyone enjoyed it as a good read, a 'whodunnit', or a murder mystery, and the happy final resolution pleased everyone.
07-06-2023
Very much enjoyed by our group. Very endearing character. Well-written.
15-05-2023
Thoroughly enjoyed by all readers. Molly the Maid in first person was very thorough in telling her story. Excellent descriptive writing and a great plot. We didn't think it was demeaning to those on the Asperger's spectrum.