The Mistletoe Mystery

A Maid Novella

By: Nita Prose

Narrated by: Lauren Ambrose

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Molly the Maid has a whole new mystery to solve in this heartwarming novella from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Maid and The Mystery Guest.

“[Molly is] the most interesting (and endearing) main character in a long time.”—Stephen King, on The Maid

Molly Gray has always loved the holidays. When Molly was a child, her gran went to great lengths to make the season merry and bright, full of cherished traditions. The first few Christmases without Gran were hard on Molly, but this year, her beloved boyfriend and fellow festive spirit, Juan Manuel, is intent on making the season Molly’s mofinst joyful yet.

But when a Secret Santa gift exchange at the Regency Grand Hotel raises questions about who Molly can and cannot trust, she dives headfirst into solving her most consequential—and personal—mystery yet. Molly has a bad feeling about things, and she starts to wonder: has she yet again mistaken a frog for a prince?

A heartwarming, magical story about the true spirit of the season, The Mistletoe Mystery reminds us that love is the greatest mystery of all.

Critic reviews

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

Heartwarming

Molly is such a lovely character. I enjoy this series so much. The characters really draw you in.

Not the same quality

I love the other Maid books but this is really weak in comparison with them.

Not engaging

Basic storyline. Sweet but not engaging. The book was unexpectedly short. Nice holiday theme though.

How Could This Be Any Better?

Nita Prose is truly a fantastic writer. Great novella, and a very unexpected mystery! Very well thought out, and very tender!

Loved being back!

It is so much fun to go back to the apartment and feel like a tongue. What a treasure this series is I just love it. The performance was great also.

I just love experiencing her neurodivergent journey!

This was a great short holiday read that left me laughing and smiling! This was like a little side quest to the other books, and hope an additional is written that’s a full book!

The Mistletoe Mystery

I just loved this short holiday read to get in mood for the spirite of the holidays. I loved the first two Molly the Maid novels and this novella was no different. Grans advice that Molly always hears to help guide her is absolutely the best. The characters just speak to you and you get connected to them.

I can’t wait for another Molly The Maid book.

Very sweet story!

Enjoyed a sweet story that was a great ending to a series I’m familiar with. It was an easy read and very light.

Super predictable

Super short. Uneventful story. Predictable. It’s a nice end to the story but could have been the last chapter of the last book.

Very cute Christmas novella

I love the first two books and this was a great short visit with the characters we already know and hold dear. It’s a quick listen that’s great for the holiday!