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  • By: Nita Prose
  • Narrated by: Lauren Ambrose
  • Length: 8 hrs and 23 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (167 ratings)

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Summary

*The sparkling new novel from the million-copy bestselling author of THE MAID*

‘Utterly delightful' DAILY MAIL

‘Captivates from page one’ JANICE HALLETT

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DO NOT DISTURB. WHODUNNIT IN PROGRESS . . .

Molly Gray wears her Head Maid badge proudly for every shift at the Regency Grand Hotel: plumping pillows, sweeping up secrets, silently restoring rooms to a state of perfection. But the hotel’s reputation is sullied when a guest – a famous mystery writer – drops very dead on the tearoom floor.

As suspicion swirls in the hotel corridors, it’s clear there’s grime lurking beneath the gilt. And Molly knows that she alone holds the key to the mystery. But unlocking it means thinking about the past, about a dusty old house, and everything else she’s tidied away in her memory.

Because Molly knew the dead guest once upon a time – and she knows his secrets too . . .

©2024 Nita Prose Inc (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

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Loved her first book but can’t get on with this sequel.

Difficult for someone from UK to listen to weird ( I assume supposed to be British ?) accent of Angela. Bad enough ( and story not strong enough) to keep me reading past chapter 8.

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Another excellent story!

I love the characters and how the author moves them forward through the story with various twists and turns along the way. Wasn’t so keen on the narrators attempt at an English accent, it seemed to move from one region to another. But I love how the narrator voices the main character in both books. I loved this one as much as the first!

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Easy listening.

An unusual mystery, making a lovely change, with the lead character being so appealing. You can’t help but grow very fond of her. More of the same please.

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loved it- looking forward to the next one.

just as good as the first, hope there are more in the series out soon.

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Engrossing from start to finish

Another excellent book from Anita Prose, the storyline was slightly slow to build up but amazing.
Jumping from one era to another with each chapter took a bit of getting used to but once trained to expect it I enjoyed it.
The book filled in on the lovely Molly's background which was and eye opener, won't say any more.
Waiting for another ........

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Another fantastic book

second book by this lovely author. I loved the first book and I equally loved the second. The audible narration was wonderful too.

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Love, love, love!

Amazing story, but such a fantastic reader too, she really brings the story to life!

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More fun and games with Molly in her hotel

Alternating chapters - the sudden death of a famous writer and subsequent investigation then Molly’s childhood with her Gran.
Lots of quirky characters.
I did enjoy this but not as much as the original.

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I relished the whole story!

I pre-ordered this audiobook and could barely wait. Lauren is one of my favourite narrators (apart from Hugh Grant!). She has such a gentle, calming voice and I think she’s pitched each of the characters perfectly.

I love the dialogue that Nita Prose writes, Molly in particular has such a lovely way of speaking. I wish there were more in the series!

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Loved it….

So well narrated. Loved it .loved it, loved it, loved it, loved it, loved it, loved it 😊 can not wait for the next one.

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