Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • NPR

    In 'The Maid,' a devoted hotel cleaning lady is a prime murder suspect

    In Nita Prose's debut, a guest at a fancy urban hotel lies dead and the main suspect is Molly Gray, a devoted member of the cleaning staff who recognizes she has "trouble with social situations."
    by Bethanne Patrick Jan 05, 2022 3 minutes

    Devotees of cozy mysteries, rejoice: Nita Prose's debut, The Maid, satisfies on every level — from place to plot to protagonist.

    In a fancy urban hotel, a guest lies dead, and the main suspect is Molly Gray, a member of the cleaning staff whose devotion to her work is matched only by her love for her deceased grandmother.

    Let the locked-room hijinks begin!

    The above storyline would be enough for a solid read, but Prose dials

    You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

    More from NPR

    NPR1 min read
    History 2: The Golden Ages Of Labor And Looms
    Who has the power? Workers or bosses? It changes through the ages, though it's usually the bosses. Today, we look at two key moments when the power of labor shifted, for better and worse, and we ask why then? What does history have to say about labor
    NPR1 min read
    How Flying Got So Bad (or Did It?)
    We often hear that air travel is worse than it's ever been. Gone are the days when airplanes touted piano bars and meat carving stations — or even free meals. Instead we're crammed into tiny seats and fighting for overhead space. How did we get here?
    NPR1 min read
    What's With All The Tiny Soda Cans? And Other Grocery Store Mysteries, Solved.
    There's a behind the scenes industry that helps big brands decide questions like: How big should a bag of chips be? What's the right size for a bottle of shampoo? And yes, also: When should a company do a little shrinkflation? From Cookie Monster to

    Related Books & Audiobooks