A heartening puzzle with an endearing eccentric as its focal point, this warm and fuzzy mystery story features a unique protagonist who is sure to capture your affection. "The reader gains insight into Molly's perspective, empathizing with her desire for acceptance, which provides The Maid with genuine emotional weight. " This quote is from The New York Times Book Review, where it was selected as an Editors' Choice. “Think Clue. Think page-turner. ”—Glamour Reader’s Digest named it one of the top ten books of the year. The Anthony Award, The Fingerprint Award, and The Barry Award were received by the winner. In the process of being created into a full-length feature film Molly Gray differs from the rest. Her difficulty lies in navigating social interactions and misinterpreting the motives of those around her. Her grandmother would explain the world to her, breaking it down into straightforward guidelines that Molly could adhere to. Ever since Gran passed away several months back, twenty-five-year-old Molly has been tackling life's intricacies solo. She throws herself with enthusiasm into her job as a hotel maid. A perfect match for the position is her distinctive personality, combined with her strong passion for cleanliness and adherence to proper manners. She enjoys putting on her fresh uniform every morning, loading her trolley with small soaps and bottles, and preparing guest rooms at the Regency Grand Hotel to a flawless condition. Wait a minute, Molly's well-organized life takes an unexpected turn when she steps into the suite of the notorious and affluent Charles Black, discovering it in a messy state along with Mr. Black was found lifeless in his own bed. Molly finds herself caught off guard as the police single her out as the primary suspect due to her peculiar behavior. She soon becomes ensnared in a tangled web of lies, lacking the knowledge to unravel it. Molly was fortunate as friends she had never known came together with her to search for clues about what truly occurred to Mr. In the Black but will they be able to find the real killer before it's too late? In a locked-room mystery similar to Clue, as well as a touching spiritual odyssey, The Maid delves into the concept of being alike yet uniquely distinct from others, demonstrating that all enigmas are solvable through a bond with the human heart. Some of the top books this year include those recommended by The Washington Post, The Guardian, Glamour, Elle, PopSugar, Newsweek, Mental Floss, She Reads, and Kirkus Reviews.
