Who's Who?
What is the name Mabel goes by in her old age?
Who is Elsie?
The present-day. mystery begins with Elsie discovers this neighbor is dead.
Who is Ishaan Patel?
This character isn't quite what Elsie-or the reader- initially belives.
Who is Daphne?
The story frequently switches between "Now" and this period of Mabel's life.
What is 1950's?
This is the Melbourne street where Elsie lives.
What is Kenny Lane?
This seven-year-old neighbor unexpectedly becomes one of the most important people in Elsie's life.
Who is Persephone?
This nickname follows Mabel throughout her life.
What is "Mad Mabel?"
Daphne is ultimately revealed to be this.
What is an imaginary friend?
This tragedy happens to Mabel's mother.
What is suicide?
This neighbor is suspicious of Elsie and frequently causes conflict.
Who is Joan?
This neighbor is known as "Pete the Greek".
Who is Peter Pantages?
Mabel becomes infamous after being convicted of this crime.
What is murder?
Peter's connection to Elsie is much deeper than simply being neighbors. What is it?
He is her biological son.
This person helps foster Mabel's love of book and works as a librarian.
Who is Ness?
This single mother is Persephone's mother.
Who is Roxanne?
These two women provide mabel with a loving home after her mother's death.
Who are Cess and Ness.
This person is ultimately responsible for killing Cess.
Who is Elliott, Mabel's father.
Mabel's father is responsible for this devastating event involving Cess.
What is Cess's murder?
This beloved children's novel has particular significance for Mabel.
What is Anne of Green Gables?
This is Ishaan's dog's name.
Who is Nugget?
This character is eventually revealed to be Mabel's biological son.
Who is Peter?
Mabel is kills her father using this household object while defending herself.
What is an umbrella?
This person becomes responsible for recording/listening to Elsie's story as she finally reveals her past.
Who are Libby and Adeem?
This teacher has an inappropriate/exploitative relationship with young Mabel.
Who is Mr. Loukas?
Kenny Lane serves as both a refuge and this for Elsie.
What is a battleground?