Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth

Meet Mad Mabel

Meet Elsie Mabel Fitzpatrick. At eighty-one years old, she has lived on the idyllic Kenny Lane for sixty years—longer than anyone else. To her neighbors, she is simply a curmudgeon who minds everyone’s business, but Elsie is hiding a history that would shock the street to its core. Because when it comes to murder, no one ever suspects little girls or old ladies, yet Elsie has a strange habit of people in her life coming to a foul end. When a talkative and nosy new little girl moves into the neighborhood determined to befriend her, Elsie’s carefully constructed life threatens to come crashing down. Mad Mabel is an exploration of past and present, weaving together a story of justice and redemption that proves the past always has a habit of repeating itself.

Why You’ll Love This Audiobook

Told with Sally Hepworth’s signature humor, charm, and heart-pounding twists, this Macmillan Audio production is a masterclass in domestic suspense. The dual narration by Hannah Fredericksen and Jenny Seedsman perfectly captures the generational tension between Elsie’s hardened exterior and the curious spirit of her new neighbor. If you enjoy psychological thrillers that balance a stunning conclusion with deeply human characters, this 9-hour journey is an immersive must-listen.