Book description
Okay, real talk: The Maid is the audiobook you didn't know you needed until you heard Molly's voice in your head. Nita Prose's debut is a cozy, clever mystery wrapped in a heartwarming hug, and the audiobook? Absolute magic. Molly Gray isn't like other people-she reads the world through her late Gran's simple rules (think: "Don't stare at the floor when you're talking," "Always say 'thank you'")-and her literal, obsessive love for order makes her the perfect maid at the Regency Grand. You'll feel her crisp uniform, hear the clink of her cart with tiny soaps, and genuinely cheer when she nails a guest's request.
Then, BAM. She walks into Mr. Black's suite, finds it a mess, and finds him dead. Suddenly, the police are zeroing in on her-because her "weird" way of seeing things? It's the only thing they don't get. But here's the thing: Molly's not alone. The audiobook nails her voice-quiet, precise, slightly off-kilter but so earnest-that you feel her panic and her determination. You'll laugh when she misinterprets a clue ("Is this a clue or just a sock?"), gasp when the real mystery unfolds, and absolutely sob when she realizes she's got people who see her, not just her quirks.
Prose doesn't just write a locked-room mystery (think Clue, but with more heart); she writes a love letter to the quiet people who notice everything. The narrator? Perfect. They don't overdo Molly's neurodivergence-they just let her be, and that's what makes the story soar. You'll race through this audiobook, not because it's fast, but because you need to know: Did Molly solve it? Will she find her people? (Spoiler: Yes, and it's beautiful.) It's the kind of book that makes you want to call a friend right after finishing, whispering, "You have to hear this." It's smart, it's kind, and it'll make you believe in the power of a perfectly made bed and a good cup of tea. Seriously, press play. You won't regret it.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience