… from a Maid’s view!
The Maid by Nita Prose
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I really enjoyed this murder mystery with a difference. Molly Grey is a maid at a five star boutique hotel, The Regency Grand, in London. Unable to read social clues, Molly is somewhat of a misfit. Although I can’t fault her reading of the staff she interacts with. Committed to her work, with a fabulous work ethic, I enjoyed those moments when she chanelled her boss’s staff pep talks into her own reality, quoting him to herself. She really does define herself as part of the hive with a task that has purpose. Molly takes pride in her contribution to the smooth running of the hotel.
And the anonymity of a hotel maid is a perfect foil for the various happenings—from illegal immigration, to drug running, to murder. Not that Molly necessarily recognizes these instances, although a dead body is pretty hard to miss.
When Molly comes across the body of a guest, her world once more changes. Telling friend from foe can at times be difficult and Molly finds this out first hand. I did not see the shadows at the end.
Awkward, pedantic and yet engaging, Molly is a quiet force. I look forward to hearing more of her life and unlooked for adventures at the Regency Grand Hotel.
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