• The Mystery of Mercy Close

  • By: Marian Keyes
  • Narrated by: Caroline Lennon
  • Length: 15 hrs and 57 mins
  • 4.1 out of 5 stars (263 ratings)

Access a growing selection of included Audible Originals, audiobooks, and podcasts.
You will get an email reminder before your trial ends.
Audible Plus auto-renews for $7.95/mo after 30 days. Upgrade or cancel anytime.
The Mystery of Mercy Close  By  cover art

The Mystery of Mercy Close

By: Marian Keyes
Narrated by: Caroline Lennon
Try for $0.00

$7.95 a month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy for $25.79

Buy for $25.79

Pay using card ending in
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and Amazon's Privacy Notice. Taxes where applicable.

Publisher's summary

As the youngest of the five Walsh girls, Helen has had a tough time finding her way in the world. At 33, her job as a private investigator has proven less than fruitful and after losing her apartment, she’s moved back in with Mammy Walsh. In desperation, Helen takes on a case to locate the missing member of a once wildly popular boy band. The only hitch is that she has to work with her ex-boyfriend.

Marian Keyes’s newest novel is a charming, bittersweet story about a woman trying to work her way back from the depths of despair.

©2013 Marian Keyes (P)2013 Recorded Books

What listeners say about The Mystery of Mercy Close

Average customer ratings
Overall
  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    120
  • 4 Stars
    83
  • 3 Stars
    29
  • 2 Stars
    17
  • 1 Stars
    14
Performance
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    132
  • 4 Stars
    59
  • 3 Stars
    21
  • 2 Stars
    9
  • 1 Stars
    11
Story
  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    105
  • 4 Stars
    63
  • 3 Stars
    35
  • 2 Stars
    14
  • 1 Stars
    15

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    2 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    1 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    1 out of 5 stars

Everyone is unlikable!

What would have made The Mystery of Mercy Close better?

I found the main character totally unlikable and unsympathitic.

What do you think your next listen will be?

I do like Marion Keyes and will read her again but not this series.

What didn’t you like about Caroline Lennon’s performance?

She does have a pleasant speaking voice but, after listening to Gerard Doyle, her Irish accent was unlike any other I've heard and I wondered if it was real.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    1 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    1 out of 5 stars

Couldn't get into this book

The narrator was pretty good, but spoke in an English accent (or maybe supposed to be Irish) which was not something I'm used to so I don't know if that contributed to the fact that I just couldn't get into the book. I quit on it after several chapters.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    1 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    1 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    1 out of 5 stars

The worst book I've ever read all the way through

What disappointed you about The Mystery of Mercy Close?

It was not funny,or engaging, but rather dreary and gray all the way through. Not Marian Keyes usual great work.

What was most disappointing about Marian Keyes’s story?

Her characters were not as dimensional, they were flat. The protagonist waa neither sympathetic nor non sympathetic, just pitiable when not boring.I was so disappointed that it was not even nearly as good as her others.

How could the performance have been better?

The performance didn't add anything. Some performers add to the enjoyment. This was a dud.

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

I am proud of myself for sticking with a really bad book all the way to the end. I have never done that before.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

1 person found this helpful

  • Overall
    2 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    2 out of 5 stars

Not her best.

Is there anything you would change about this book?

This book just needed some editing. Actually quite a bit of editing.

What was most disappointing about Marian Keyes’s story?

I've listened to a number of Keyes's books and really enjoyed Sushi for Beginners, Rachel's Holiday and The Brightest Star. But this just rambled on and on, making me wish I could fast forward (not safe while driving).

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

1 person found this helpful

  • Overall
    1 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    1 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    1 out of 5 stars
  • CT
  • 04-14-18

awful

well it's not what I was expecting at all was very disappointed would not recommend this book

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    1 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    1 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    2 out of 5 stars

HORRIBLE

I am a huge fan of Keys... Love her books Watermelon, Last Chance Saloon and Lucy Sullivan is Getting Married... so my expectations were high.
I really had to force myself to finish this book.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    1 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    1 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    1 out of 5 stars

I'd rather watch paint dry

Any additional comments?

This author spent more time describing paint colors and wardrobe choices that had nothing to do with the story. It was enough to cause a reader to go comatose. Too boring for words.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!