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Mad Mabel

By: Sally Hepworth
Narrated by: Hannah Fredericksen, Jenny Seedsman
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WINNER OF THE ABIA AUDIOBOOK OF THE YEAR 2026

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Soulmate and Darling Girls comes the story of Mad Mabel. They called it murder. She called it justice.

In 1959, at just fifteen years of age, Mabel Waller became the youngest Australian in history to be convicted of murder.

In 2025, on a quiet Melbourne lane, an elderly man is found dead by his neighbour, 81-year-old Elsie Fitzpatrick. No one suspects any foul play.

Until they discover Elsie's past.

In the 1950s, her name was not Elsie. It was Mabel.

She is known around the world as Mad Mabel. But is she mad? More importantly, is she guilty?

When the police open a new investigation and the media descend upon her, the elderly Mabel decides it's time to set the record straight.

In a world first, at the age of 81, Mabel Waller is speaking.

New York Times bestselling author Sally Hepworth is at her finest in this twisty, compulsive thriller of friendship, family and murder. Or is it justice . . . ?


Praise for Sally Hepworth:

'She is one of my favourite Australian writers' - Liane Moriarty

'Sally Hepworth is a born storyteller' - Trent Dalton

'The queen of suburban noir' - Sunday Telegraph

 Best of 2025 Crime Fiction Friendship Genre Fiction Mystery Women's Voices Crime Heartfelt Murder
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Really enjoyed this one. Was keen to get back to it to find out how it ended. A nice twist towards to final chapters.

A great read

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Narration was excellent. The story really drew you in. Was very interesting. Lots of twists. Great listen. Highly recommend.

Excellent story with great narration.

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Sally Hepworth books are always amazing & this was one of her best! You never want to put them down, the story drags you in & the twists always surprise you. If only she could write 10 every year!

She did it again!

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Twist and turns and the best story I have heard in a whole. I loved every laugh, tear and fart. This is so worth your time

Buckle yourself in

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Such a fabulous story with characters that you could relate to. Fantastic writing and narrative.

Loved it

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