Mad Mabel

<p><b><i>Mad Mabel</i> was an instant <i>New York Times</i> bestseller and a number one bestseller in Australia. Discover why readers across the globe have fallen for this twisty, surprising and charming novel.</b><br><br><b>** An unforgettable main character **<br>** A story with twists you won''t see coming **<br>** A quirky and charming read for fans of <i>My Friends</i> by Fredrik Backman, <i>The Wedding People</i> by Alison Espach and <i>The Correspondent</i> by Virginia Evans **</b></p><p><br>''Funny, twisty and suspenseful'' – <b>Harlan Coben</b><br><br>''A twisty page-turning triumph, packed with wit, warmth, nuance and mystery. Brilliant'' – <b>Jane Harper</b><br><br>''Part comedy, part thriller and entirely engaging'' – <b><i>Spectator</i></b><br><br>''This bittersweet dramedy blends a present-day mystery with a compelling and compassionate look at the past’ – <b><i>Platinum</i></b><br><br>''Believe all the hype about this excellent read'' – <b><i>Fabulous Magazine, The Sun</i></b><br><br>''A deliciously twisty mix of mystery, dark humour and heart'' – <b><i>Muddy Stilletos</i></b><br><br><b>YOU CAN CHANGE<br>YOUR NAME.<br>BUT YOU CAN''T<br>CHANGE YOUR PAST . . .</b><br><br>Eighty-one-year-old Elsie Fitzpatrick lives a quiet life in the suburbs. Few would guess that Elsie, aside from being a curmudgeon who minds everyone else’s business, harbours a secret she’s worked hard to bury.<br><br>Because when it comes to murder, no one ever suspects little girls or old ladies. And Elsie Mabel Fitzpatrick – once a little girl and now an old lady – has a strange history of people in her life coming to a foul end.<br><br>When an elderly neighbour is found dead, no one suspects a thing – until they uncover Elsie’s true identity: Mad Mabel, the youngest Australian in history to be convicted of murder, more than sixty years ago.<br><br>The police are asking questions. The media is circling. Has the past finally caught up with Mad Mabel? Or is it time for her to set the record straight?<br><br>''<b>A brilliantly original premise and an unconventional, unforgettable heroine. Sally Hepworth’s sparkling wit had me hooked from the very first page'' - Phaedra Patrick<br><br>''I love everything she''s ever written so suggest you pick this up pronto'' - Adele Parks</b></p>