The Coffee Shop Detectives

by Louise Mumford, Alison Steadman (Narrator)

Length: 10 hrs and 56 mins

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

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.

11 pages, Audible Audio

Published February 5, 2026

Reviews

[Sonia Cristina · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 stars
Cute, nice.
I liked the characters were older, it's a nice change of pace.
It lacked action.

[Amber Jacobs · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a fun listen! Four post-menopausal women come up with a wild idea to steal a priceless broach from the man who murdered their close friend 40 years ago, and try to sell it to pay for their friend's cancer treatment. Along the way, they make some new alliances in a geriatric mob boss and the man's young actress wife.
Madame Coco stole the show. I loved the little quips and bits of the narrative from her point of view. She's got main character energy for days!!
I don't know if they're planning to make a sequel, but I'm here for it if they do!

[Gwen Kubberness · Rating 4 out of 5]

it was such a fun cute book I absolutely adored it the characters are so funny and they wanted to have an adventure I don't want to give too much away but they wanted to have their last adventure together and it's sad and it's funny and it's it's really a wonderful

[Ash · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was a good, quick and fun listen!