Mad Mabel

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Elsie Mabel Fitzpatrick is an elderly woman living a quiet, orderly life in suburban Melbourne—independent, sharp-tongued, and to keeps to herself. But when a death in her neighbor hood draws unwanted attention. Across the street lives seven-year-old Persephone, a bright, relentless child with endless questions, a love of stickers, and absolutely no understanding of personal boundaries. Then there’s Joan, a watchful neighbor who seems to have taken a particular interest in Elsie. Joan’s presence makes it clear that Elsie is being watched from more than one direction. As scrutiny grows and the past edges closer to the surface, Elsie falls back on what she has always done best—she takes matters into her own hands. Mad Mabel is a darkly funny, twist-filled mystery about secrets, reputation, and what happens when the past refuses to stay buried. . Show more