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Nita Prose

The Mystery Guest: A Maid Novel

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

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1.

The majority of the novel is structured with chapters alternating between flashbacks and the primary plotline. What benefit does this rapidly alternating shift have on the story?

2.

Choose at least two of Gran’s aphorisms and analyze their deeper meanings. What do these sayings indicate about her character?

3.

The end of the novel reveals that Cheryl is staying on as a maid and improving her job performance. What bigger idea does this transformation illustrate, and how does it reflect on Molly’s character?

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