The Coffee Shop Detectives

By: Louise Mumford

Narrated by: Alison Steadman

In the quaint streets of South-West London, four female pensioners are about to embark on the heist of a lifetime. Meet the Crones:

Delilah, the impulsive mastermind

Orla, the razor-sharp retired teacher

Maz, the anxious caterer riddled with self-doubt.

and Beth, battling a deadly brain tumour

United by forty years of friendship, and desperate to raise funds for Beth’s healthcare, the Crones set about a daring plan to steal a priceless brooch from Hawling House.

But this is no ordinary theft. It's a mission to right a decades-old wrong – the ‘death’ of their friend Ronnie at the hand of the mansion's enigmatic owner, Edgar Hawling.

As the crones navigate secret passages, outsmart security, and showcase some of the most cunning catering skills Twickenham has ever seen, they quickly find themselves in a race against time and tugging at the threads of a far more treacherous tapestry than they ever imagined.

Brought to life by legendary Alison Steadman (Gavin & Stacey, Abigail's Party), The Coffee Shop Detectives is a hilarious and heart-warming celebration of female friendship and the unbreakable spirit of women who refuse to go quietly into their golden years.

©2026 Louise Thorn (P)2026 Audible Ltd.

Up with cromes!

A fun adventure with a group of mature, supposedly mature, women. Part of the plot being predictable contributes to the fun. This book is not about the destination. Rather, it is about getting to the destination. 4.5 ⭐s

Loved it! Want more!

Loved everything about this. Sweet and fun without being too cheesy, great characters, all of it. More of this please!

Fun and quirky

I laughed out loud several times. These characters were so much fun. Good story, well told.

Wonderful and keeps moving!

This was a fabulous book. The theme of “don’t judge someone by his/her age” flows throughout the entire novel. Who doesn’t need a story about some badass, older women?

Great Story !

This was so cute, Would love to see this as a move. Fun and light hearted story with some very touching moments.