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The Maid’s Secret: High-Stakes Intrigue and Heartfelt Storytelling

By Justin Soderberg
Published: February 21, 2025
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After the first two Molly The Maid books, plus the holiday novella, I was eagerly awaiting the next installment and I wasn’t disappointed. The Maid’s Secret by Nita Prose is a gripping sequel not only delivers on suspense but also deals with the emotional tapestry of love and legacy.

The Maid's SecretMolly Gray’s life is about to change in ways she could never have imagined. As the esteemed Head Maid and Special Events Manager of the Regency Grand Hotel, two good things are just around the corner—a taping of the hit antiquities TV show Hidden Treasures and, even more exciting, her wedding to Juan Manuel.

When Molly brings in some old trinkets to be appraised on the show, one item is revealed to be a rare and coveted artifact worth millions. Molly becomes a rags-to-riches sensation, and a media frenzy swirls as she prepares to sell her priceless treasure. Then, on auction day, the treasure suddenly vanishes. and Molly and her friends find themselves at the center of the boldest art heist in recent memory.

But the key to this mystery lies in the past, in a long-forgotten diary written by Molly’s Gran. For the first time ever, Molly learns about her grandmother’s secrets: how she was born into a wealthy family and fell head-over-heels in love with a young man her parents deemed below her. As fate would have it, Gran’s greatest love was someone Molly knows quite well.

Nita Prose once again graces us with her outstanding ability to craft a story in The Maid’s Secret. This novel beautifully marries a charming whodunnit with high stakes along with profound personal journeys. Prose balances heart-pounding tension with moments of tender introspection to give us a novel that is much deeper than I even expected.

While Molly herself is a truly fantastic and inspiring character whose earnestness shines through every challenge she faces, this novel gives us a bit more background on her Gran which is a nice change of pace. Molly’s signature charm remains intact as she navigates throughout the story; however, her Gran’s past takes more of a center stage. As secrets from Gran’s history come to light, they weave seamlessly into Molly’s present-day struggles, enriching both timelines with historical intrigue and emotional depth.

At first I wasn’t a fan of the dual timeline approach, but in the end it kept the suspense high by allowed for time away from Molly and the current heist. While Molly is the main part of the story, the true strength of the novel lies in the past and Gran’s revelations are where The Maid’s Secret truly finds its soul. Through her backstory, we uncover tales of love lost and found amidst tumultuous times—a poignant reminder that our histories have profound impacts on our present selves. These glimpses into Gran’s life added layers to not just her character but also provides a bit of context for Molly’s motivations and fears. It’s fascinating how Prose manages to elevate what could have been a straightforward thriller into something more nuanced by exploring familial bonds and personal discovery.

I was wondering how Prose was going to continue Molly’s story into this new novel, but Nita proves once again I should not doubt her. At its core, The Maid’s Secret truly feels like a Molly the Maid book which is super important.

The Maid’s Secret by Nita Prose is a wonderful blend of mystery with heartfelt narratives steeped in love-fueled legacies and transformative self discovery. Prose gives us a captivating story of high-stakes intrigue and heartfelt storytelling that makes every page worth savoring. The Maid’s Secret is a fitting addition to the Molly the Maid series.

The Maid’s Secret hits bookstores everywhere on April 8, 2025 from Ballantine Books. The audiobook, narrated by Lauren Ambrose, is available for pre-order at Libro.fm!

NOTE: We received an advance copy of The Maid’s Secret from the publisher. Opinions are our own.

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Born and raised in New England, Justin Soderberg currently resides in Orrington, Maine. Soderberg started his career in media covering the UMass Lowell River Hawks, Lowell Spinners, Hockey East, PGA, Boston Bruins, MMA/UFC, and other sports. Now, Soderberg's main goal is to bring you the best possible pop culture coverage with all his effort.
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