The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose on January 18, 2024
Pages: 416
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The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose is bringing Molly the maid back! If you read The Maid then you will know who I am talking about. This is another whodunnit story at the Regency Grand Hotel. If you like a nice, warm, cozy mystery then settle in and get ready to fly through this one.
Molly is promoted to Head Maid at her hotel and things are going along great. In this book we get to see pieces of her childhood with her Grandmother and how they choose to become maids. Also Molly’s mother makes a small appearance so we get a small glimpse inside that dynamic as well.
A renowned author, J.D. Grimthorpe, is scheduled for tea and a special announcement at the hotel but he suddenly drops dead after having his tea. Was is the tea served by the new maid, Lily, that caused his death? His death unfolds in front of his devoted fan base known as the “LAMB” and a swarm of paparazzi who cause more chaos than the author’s missing cue cards, which could reveal the secret topic of his announcement. The murder weapon that might explain how the author was poisoned has also vanished. But with Molly’s remarkable ability to notice invisible details that escape everyone else’s notice, the killer won’t get far!
Regrettably, the detective assigned to the case is none other than Ms. Stark, the very same individual who previously attempted to unjustly incarcerate Molly. In this instance, Ms. Stark is resolute in her determination to carry out her mission. Fortunately, she remains oblivious to the connection between Molly and the deceased. Indeed, Molly harbors a secret—she encountered the author as a child and possesses knowledge that could spark a sensational media uproar if inadvertently disclosed. Now, Molly must unveil the truth before Lily or anyone she holds dear falls victim to a wrongful accusation. Thankfully, Molly’s sharp attention to detail places her a few steps ahead of the investigative team.
I definitely enjoyed this book just as much as the first. I welcomed back the characters that I got to know in the first book and got to meet a few new ones in this book. The whodunnit genre is always a win for me. And the hotel was of course it’s own familiar character to return to. If you liked the first book, you should pick this one up also.
A special thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group/Ballantine for providing me with a digital review copy of this fantastic book in exchange for my honest opinions.