Thank you to @harpercollinsaustralia and @netgalley for this gifted arc! This one comes out on the 10th of April 2025!

I was so thankful and excited to receive this arc as I have absolutely loved this series so far.

Molly has recently been promoted to Head Maid and Special Events Manager at the Regency Grand Hotel and her wedding to Juan is upcoming in two months. Things are looking up for her. When a reality show, Hidden Treasures comes to film at the hotel, Molly brings some of her trinkets from her Gran to be appraised. Brown and Beagle are the art appraisers and to everyone’s surprise, one of Molly’s items is a treasure, a faberge egg, may be worth millions. It seems like Molly’s life might be turned upsidedown and she becomes an overnight celebrity. When the egg goes missing, and Molly’s life is threatened, an investigation ensues. There’s a mystery to uncover-the story of this valuable item, where it came from and to whom it belonged and Molly holds the key- a literal key to her Gran’s diary.

It was a joy to return to Molly’s world, I loved her voice and her quirky personality. She is so loyal in her role at the hotel and to her Juan Manuel and she’s still quoting Gran’s words of wisdom. This was written in dual perspectives, Molly’s voice in current day, and Gran’s diary, written in letter form to Molly. At the beginning, I really enjoyed Molly’s perspective but I struggled a bit to connect with Gran’s pages. As I kept reading, the story began to come to life and her diary pages were absolutely worthwhile.

This was an emotional read and despite a slower pace on Gran’s perspective, I felt that all the pieces came together really beautifully in the end. The third book really pulled the series together and there was a really nice family history aspect to the third book. Thank you so much for the arc, a very enjoyable read but sad for Molly’s story to come to a close.

My Favourite Molly so far! Sincerely hoping for a Book 4 in this series!
I've never been much of a fan of Gran tbh, but was happy to learn more about her (even though that's mostly what kept me from giving this one 5 stars). I can appreciate that it was a necessary part of Molly's story here, it just didn't jive with me completely nor did it make me any more of a fan of Gran than i already was not. lol
Molly Rocked this story! She just gets better, more mature, with each book and seems to have Really come into her own. I Absolutely Loved Her, and her main supporting characters also continue to shine! :D
Many Thanks to HarperCollins Publishers Australia and NetGalley for this ARC! xox

Another amazing book about Molly and her adventures! The twists in this had my heart singing and crying!

Molly the Maid is once again back in all her fabulous glory!

I adore Molly and love everything about her character. She tell it how it is, is loyal, works hard and loves her family.

Readers of the previous novels will remember the infamous Fabergé egg. When Molly brings it to the hotel for a "Antique Roadshow' style show, she learns it is worth millions. The egg's history however opens up a lot more questions than answers.

The writing is engaging as expected, with a strong focus on not only Molly's story but this time we are provided an insight into her grandma's story and how her upbringing shaped the person she was, which makes the story both intriguing and emotional.

The Maid’s Secret is an exciting and suspenseful read, with well-developed characters and an intriguing mystery that will keep readers guessing.

I really wanted to love this book, especially since it’s the conclusion to such a well-loved series. But sadly, it didn’t hit the mark for me. Once again, we follow Molly, the quirky and endearing maid at the Regency Grand Hotel, who’s always been privy to the secrets hidden behind closed doors. This time, Molly’s life takes an unexpected turn when a trinket left behind by her late Gran—a seemingly fake Fabergé egg—is revealed to be a priceless antique during an appraisal at the hotel. Overnight, Molly goes from maid to rags-to-riches sensation.

But before Molly can fully absorb what this discovery could mean for her life, the egg is stolen under mysterious circumstances. Determined to get it back, she throws herself into the mystery, uncovering a web of secrets that stretch far beyond the hotel walls and into her own family history. A dusty, forgotten diary from her Gran ends up playing a central role in the investigation, unlocking hidden truths and leading Molly closer to solving the case.

While the premise sounded so promising, the execution left me disappointed. A big chunk of the book focuses on Gran’s backstory, but instead of adding emotional depth, it felt like a distraction from the main mystery. These constant shifts between past and present slowed the pace and made it harder to stay invested in Molly’s hunt for the stolen egg.

Even the mystery itself felt lacklustre. What should have been an exciting, high-stakes treasure hunt turned into a predictable, uninspired series of events. The twists weren’t particularly clever, and the solutions often seemed to fall into Molly’s lap rather than being the result of her ingenuity. The charm and whimsy that made the first books so delightful were largely absent here.

What I found most disappointing, though, was how disconnected this book felt from what made the series special. The first two books thrived on Molly’s unique perspective as a maid working in the glamorous yet secretive world of the Regency Grand Hotel. But in this instalment, the hotel—and its colourful cast of characters—faded into the background, replaced by an overemphasis on Gran’s life story. Molly, who was once so vibrant and lovable, seemed buried under a meandering and less engaging plot.

The characters also didn’t shine as they had before. Many of them came across as bumbling or even outright frustrating, especially the supporting cast. The heartfelt dynamics that once made the series so enjoyable felt hollow this time around.

That’s not to say the book didn’t have its moments. There were still glimpses of the wit and charm that defined the series, but they were too few and far between. Longtime fans might still enjoy revisiting Molly’s world, but for me, this finale lacked the magic, humor, and emotional impact I’d hoped for.

If you’ve been following Molly’s journey, it might still be worth reading just to see how things wrap up. But if you’re looking for a satisfying and heartfelt conclusion, you may find this book more of a missed opportunity than the grand finale it could have been.

The Maid’s Secret is third in series and I’d definitely recommend reading them in order. Molly’s world is turned upside down when she takes a golden egg that belongs to her Gran to the Hidden Treasure TV show. It turns out to a missing priceless Faberge egg. Molly becomes instant celebrity and is offered millions for the egg. It then goes missing during the auction and Molly receives threatening letters.

As with the other books in the series Nita mixes a delightful cast of characters with a mystery. The story builds over a dual timeline, the historical one in the form of diary entries from Gran. It was nice to learn more about Gran’s back story which from riches to rags. The addition of the TV hosts and appearance by Molly’s mother mixed things up a bit. Overall there was a lot more focus on family and less of Molly’s personal growth which helped to pull the three books together.

Molly finds a Fabergé egg left behind by her Gran, who has passed away. It is revealed to be a precious antique worth millions of dollars which Molly plans to auction off. However, the egg is stolen and Molly sets about recovering it.

This book was my least favourite out of the three in the series so far. Half of the book was centred around Molly's Gran's back story, which didn't interest me. When it wasn't focused on her Gran's back story, it was focused on finding the egg, and I missed the immersion into her job and the happenings at the hotel that was so central in the first two books.