The Mistletoe Mystery
A Maid Novella

Quotes

Praise for The Maid

A Good Morning America Book Club pick

“A delightful whodunit.”—People

“[Nita Prose] threads a steady needle with the intricate plotting, the locked-room elements of the
mystery and especially Molly’s character. The reader comes to understand Molly’s worldview, and to sympathize with her longing to be accepted—a quest that gives The Maid real emotional heft.”—The New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice

“Excellent and totally entertaining . . . the most interesting (and endearing) main character in a long time.”—Stephen King

“What begins as a sprightly murder mystery turns into a meaningful, and at times even delicate, portrait of growth.”—NPR

“A murder mystery with tremendous heart.”—Lisa Jewell, New York Times bestselling author of None of This Is True

“Think Clue. Think page-turner.”—Glamour

“[Molly’s] bravery, kindness, and lack of artifice are engaging enough to have you rooting for
her all the way.”—The Guardian


Praise for The Mystery Guest

“A delightful whodunit and a pointed social commentary.”—The Washington Post

“Prose’s latest builds upon the charms of her debut, The Maid. . . . Once again someone has died at the Regency Grand, and once again, Molly is a suspect. Prose’s . . . plotting is seamless, but it’s Molly’s character that sets this mystery apart.”—The New York Times

“Affecting and socially pointed.”—Fresh Air

“Polished to perfection!”—Shari Lapena, New York Times bestselling author of Everyone Here Is Lying

“A page-turning delight from start to finish.”—Jenny Jackson, New York Times bestselling
author of Pineapple Street

“Wise and winning and altogether wondrous.”—A. J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling
author of The Woman in the Window

“Molly is a singular character—she’s intelligent, unfailingly honest and the epitome of a professional maid.”—BookPage