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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 Funny Heartfelt Witty Feel-Good Murder
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This was a fun book made even better by the narrator - really enjoyed it despite some plot points being unrealistic- but it’s was a fun listen

My favourite of Sally’s so far

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Younger narrator tended to have less emotional range in her voice. I could see older Mabel as she spoke. Excellent story.

Excellent older Mabel narrator!

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Hepworth has written a knock out novel! Mad Mabel is beautifully written. It is funny, heartbreaking, warm, honest and unyieldingly brave. Mad Mabel celebrates the healing powers of friendship, loyalty, love and redemption. Hepworth reminds us that it is never too late in life to turn over a new leaf. 10/10 😍👌📚

A Master Class in Creative Writing

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Excellent, amazing book. Intriguing story brought to life with excellent narration. Listened to the whole thing in one weekend of doing chores - was soo good I sat about Sunday night for the last of it. Highly recommend.

Excellent - do yourself a favour & listen!

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I enjoyed all of the characters, the storyline, and the telling. well written, well read.

I enjoyed this book, interesting, surprising, worth a.oisten or read.

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