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Annie Aldington
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SHE WAS MADE IN THE EAST END . . .
For young Queenie, life in the backstreets of Whitechapel was a lesson in survival – Hitler’s bombs hit those with nothing the hardest. When danger strikes close to home, Queenie finds an ally in Mrs O’Leary, whose two sons are the kingpins of the East End. But while the O’Learys are the light in Queenie’s life, fate has a different path in store.
AND MEN ARE WHAT THEIR MOTHERS MAKE THEM . . .
Now married to the useless Albie Butler, Queenie is raising her children to fight their own battles. If the O’Learys taught her anything, it was that surviving meant doing whatever you had to, no questions asked, and family always comes first. The Butler boys will make sure their mother’s name becomes East End legend.
MEET QUEENIE.
THIS IS HER STORY.
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Critic reviews
"If you enjoy tough, gritty crime novels, you will love this book." (Rachel Abbott)
"A great read from one of our favourite crime writers." (Closer)
"I'm a big fan of Kimberley Chambers. For me Life of Crime is her best book yet. Brutally realistic, epic in scale and with a twist I didn't see coming." (Jaime Raven)
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- Charles Stamper
- 03-13-20
Had me laughing and crying at times
Loved the way I was made to feel
I was part of the actual life in the book.
Cannot wait to listen to the Trap.
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