Needlemouse

In "Needlemouse" by Jane O'Connor, narrated by Willow Nash, we meet Sylvia Penton, a reclusive university employee who has been in love with her boss, Professor Lomax, for over a decade. While she contributes to a local hedgehog sanctuary on weekends to appear more likable, her secret obsession leads her to sabotage anyone she perceives as a threat to her affection. When a new PhD candidate captures the Professor's attention, Sylvia's long-held dreams begin to crumble, forcing her to confront her isolation and take desperate actions as her world shifts unexpectedly.