NATIONAL BESTSELLER - A new mess. A new mystery. It's up to Molly the maid to uncover the truth, no matter how dirty, in this standalone novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Maid, a Good Morning America Book Club pick. "Polished to perfection!"--Shari Lapena, author of Everyone Here Is Lying "Lives up to the hype . . . both a delightful whodunit and a pointed social commentary."--The Washington Post NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE - A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: PopSugar, Harper's Bazaar, Chicago Public Library, CrimeReads, Bookreporter Molly Gray is not like anyone else. With her flair for cleaning and proper etiquette, she has risen through the ranks of the glorious five-star Regency Grand Hotel to become the esteemed Head Maid. But just as her life reaches a pinnacle state of perfection, her world is turned upside down when J. D. Grimthorpe, the world-renowned mystery author, drops dead--very dead--on the hotel's tearoom floor. When Detective Stark, Molly's old foe, investigates the author's unexpected demise, it becomes clear that this death was murder most foul. Suspects abound, and everyone wants to know: Who killed J. D. Grimthorpe? Was it Lily, the new Maid-in-Training? Or was it Serena, the author's secretary? Could Mr. Preston, the hotel's beloved doorman, be hiding something? And is Molly really as innocent as she seems? As the high-profile death threatens the hotel's pristine reputation, Molly knows she alone holds the key to unlocking the killer's identity. But that key is buried deep in her past, as long ago, she knew J. D. Grimthorpe. Molly begins to comb her memory for clues, revisiting her childhood and the mysterious Grimthorpe mansion where she and her dearly departed Gran once worked side by side. With the entire hotel under investigation, Molly must solve the mystery posthaste. Because if there's one thing she knows for sure, it's that secrets don't stay buried forever.
'Wise and winning and altogether wondrous . . . I was nearly hugging myself as I turned the pages of this splendid novel' A J Finn
'The Mystery Guest is a strong and stylish whodunnit that captivates from page one ' Janice Hallett
'This is cosy crime at its very best - utterly delightful' Daily Mail
'Polished to perfection!' Shari Lapena
'The fabulous Molly is back and shining as brightly as her silverware in another charming and compelling mystery' Mark Billingham
'A truly enthralling, majestic mystery. A series that both thrills and warms the heart. I can't get enough of the wonderful Molly, and the brilliant Nita Prose' Chris Whitaker
'A flawless and brilliant read... pure thrill, intrigue, and entertainment' Liz Nugent
'Molly the maid is unique and pure delight. The Mystery Guest is a page turner and a joy' Katie Fforde
'A page-turning delight from start to finish. Once I checked into the Regency Grand I never wanted to leave' Jenny Jackson
'Nita Prose writes like no other - I loved this even more than her utterly delightful debut' Ashley Audrain
'From page turning suspense, to laugh-out-loud humour and moments that are deeply heartfelt, The Mystery Guest has it all! This book is a knockout' Mary Kubica
More praise for Nita Prose:
'A smart, riveting, and deliciously refreshing debut' Lisa Jewell
'An escapist pleasure' Sunday Times
'Irresistible' Sunday Telegraph
'A gripping and heart-warming whodunnit' Santa Montefiore
'The most interesting (and endearing) main character in a long time' Stephen King
'The Mystery Guest is a strong and stylish whodunnit that captivates from page one ' Janice Hallett
'This is cosy crime at its very best - utterly delightful' Daily Mail
'Polished to perfection!' Shari Lapena
'The fabulous Molly is back and shining as brightly as her silverware in another charming and compelling mystery' Mark Billingham
'A truly enthralling, majestic mystery. A series that both thrills and warms the heart. I can't get enough of the wonderful Molly, and the brilliant Nita Prose' Chris Whitaker
'A flawless and brilliant read... pure thrill, intrigue, and entertainment' Liz Nugent
'Molly the maid is unique and pure delight. The Mystery Guest is a page turner and a joy' Katie Fforde
'A page-turning delight from start to finish. Once I checked into the Regency Grand I never wanted to leave' Jenny Jackson
'Nita Prose writes like no other - I loved this even more than her utterly delightful debut' Ashley Audrain
'From page turning suspense, to laugh-out-loud humour and moments that are deeply heartfelt, The Mystery Guest has it all! This book is a knockout' Mary Kubica
More praise for Nita Prose:
'A smart, riveting, and deliciously refreshing debut' Lisa Jewell
'An escapist pleasure' Sunday Times
'Irresistible' Sunday Telegraph
'A gripping and heart-warming whodunnit' Santa Montefiore
'The most interesting (and endearing) main character in a long time' Stephen King