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Mad Mabel

By: Sally Hepworth
Narrated by: Hannah Fredericksen, Jenny Seedsman
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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 Crime Feel-Good Heartfelt Murder
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An extremely entertaining story from beginning to end I fell in love with all the characters and was a gas at every twist. The acting was some of the best voice acting I have ever heard of an audiobook can’t praise this enough excellent excellent

Brilliant!

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An amazing story, beautifully narrated that had a grown man shedding a tear with the final passage. Uplifting, empowering, embodying the importance of friendship and what it means to travel this earth.

Absolutely loved it!

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Interesting characters and storyline. Poignant moments. Interesting messages.
Mabel made me laugh. I love that character. I listened to the book twice.

I love Mabel.

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Thoroughly entertaining - Mabel as a character is witty and intriguing. Love her character and how her story is told.

One of the best listens for ‘25

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An addictive tale of bosom friends, betrayal, injustice and justice. Incredibly good! Well done Sally!

A brilliant read (or listen!)

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