The Maid's Secret

NATIONAL BESTSELLER - A daring art heist on the eve of Molly's wedding reveals long-buried secrets in this intriguing and heartwarming novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Maid and The Mystery Guest .

"A big-hearted examination of wealth and social class."-Oprah Daily

"A glorious read ... intrigue, heart, and humanity in spades."-Lucy Foley

Molly Gray's life is about to change in ways she could never have imagined. As the esteemed Head Maid and Special Events Manager of the Regency Grand Hotel, two good things are just around the corner-a taping of the hit antiquities TV show Hidden Treasures and, even more exciting, her wedding to Juan Manuel.

When Molly brings in some old trinkets to be appraised on the show, one item is revealed to be a rare and coveted artifact worth millions. Molly becomes a rags-to-riches sensation, and a media frenzy swirls as she prepares to sell her priceless treasure. Then, on auction day, the treasure suddenly vanishes. and Molly and her friends find themselves at the center of the boldest art heist in recent memory.

But the key to this mystery lies in the past, in a long-forgotten diary written by Molly's Gran. For the first time ever, Molly learns about her grandmother's secrets: how she was born into a wealthy family and fell head-over-heels in love with a young man her parents deemed below her. As fate would have it, Gran's greatest love was someone Molly knows quite well.

A spirited heist caper and an epic love story, The Maid's Secret is a spell-binding whodunit that will capture your heart

From the publisher

Penguin Random House/Ballantine Books | April 8, 2025 | 336 pages | ISBN:9780593875414

1. Who did you first suspect might be responsible for taking the missing Faberge egg?

2. Who was your favorite supporting character, and why?

3. Molly faces several moral dilemmas throughout the book. How does she navigate these challenges? How do her choices reflect her values and ethics?

4. How do the themes of love and social class play out in the story, especially in relation to Gran's past and Molly's present?

5. How does Gran's diary serve as a key to unraveling the mystery? What insights does it provide into Gran's character and her past?

6. The novel features a daring art heist and the revelation of long-buried secrets. Which plot twist surprised you the most, and why?

7. How has Molly Gray evolved since we met her in The Maid? What new dimensions of her character are explored in this installment?

Book Club Talking Points:
"The Maid's Secret" by Nita Prose is a great choice for book clubs because it features charming characters and an intriguing mystery. Molly, the maid, gives us a unique perspective on human behavior and social cues, which leads to discussions about neurodiversity and empathy. The clever plot invites members to guess the mystery's solution, making for lively debates. Additionally, themes of trust, loyalty, and truth provide a rich basis for deeper conversations, ensuring your club will have plenty to talk about long after finishing the book

"Wonderful ...The perfectly timed reveals in each story line complement each other, and Prose seamlessly integrates the tones of 1950s melodrama and zany contemporary caper. Energetic and full of heart, this proves that Prose's series deserves a long run."-Publishers Weekly, starred review

"A big-hearted examination of wealth and social class."-Oprah Daily

"A glorious read . . . Intrigue, heart, and humanity in spades."-Lucy Foley, New York Times bestselling author of The Midnight Feast