The Coffee Shop Detectives

De: Louise Mumford

Narrado por: 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.

Golden Girls meets Ocean’s 8- and British

“The man was the word moist personified.”
Teeheehee, I do so love some cheeky British humor. Kudos to the narrator for bringing to life each of The Crones in a light, twisty tale that’s as much a heist story as a mystery. Above all, however, there’s a camaraderie of golden aged ladies showing they can ride or die at any age.

Entertaining

Nice story. Fun read. Great narration. Narrator did not constantly read, "said, xxx". Recommended reading.

Forty years of friendship never ending ❤️❤️❤️❤️

So good! Loved everything about it! Hope to find more by this author and narrator!

Surprisingly great!

A great heist story where the characters are complex women in their 60’s and 70’s. Strongly recommend

funny

had to listen until the end, didnt bore me in the middle. didnt love the voice actors but stayed for the story.