The Kray Madness: The shocking truth about Reg and Ron from the East End gangste

Description: The Kray Madness by Chris Lambrianou, Robin Mcgibbon A gripping insiders account of the Kray twins, their reign of fear and their downfall. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "It is the honesty with with Lambrianou relates his life story that makes this book so enjoyable . . . [he] succeeds in creating a great sense of atmosphere. He also offers valuable historical insights . . . fascinating" Financial TimesFor many, the Kray twins are legends but for Chris Lambrianou they were something else entirely...As a young East End tearaway, Chris turned to crime to escape the grinding poverty of his life. Armed robbery, safe blowing, fraud, even attempted murder - the big brash Cockney did the lot. Then, when he became too successful, the Krays decided they wanted a slice of his action. Pulled into their orbit, Chris was unimpressed by a crime empire built on fear, and alarmed to realise his brother Tony had become a paid up member of their firm. Then Chris was lured to the party that ended in the murder of Jack the Hat McVitie. Wanting to protect Tony, Chris helped dispose of the body. He was arrested along with the Krays and their firm, and after a sensational trial he was jailed for life in 1969.In this searing autobiography, he also describes what its like to face life as a category A prisoner, the beatings and harsh regime, the friendship he found with other prisoners like Charlie Richardson and Bruce Reynolds. Still, in deep despair after years inside, he tried to kill himself but ultimately found the strength not just to survive but to change his life forever... Back Cover The twins had a chillingly confident air about them - a powerful presence that left you believing they were capable of anything.Chris Lambrianou turned to crime at the age of nine, desperate to escape the grinding poverty of his East End childhood. Armed robbery, safe blowing, fraud - the big, tough Cockney did the lot. Then the Krays decided they wanted a slice of his action. Forced into business with the twins, Chris was unimpressed by a crime empire built on fear, and alarmed that his brother Tony had become a member of their Firm. The Kray Madness vividly reveals how Reg and Rons out-of-control behaviour led to their downfall - and Chriss too. Duped into attending the party where Reg murdered Jack McVitie, Chris, wanting to protect Tony, helped dispose of the body. He was arrested along with the Krays and jailed for fifteen years. Chris describes his time as a Category A prisoner; the beatings and harsh regime, the friendship he found with other inmates like Charlie Richardson and Bruce Reynolds. And the moment that gave him the strength not just to survive, but to change his life forever . . . Flap The twins had a chillingly confident air about them - a powerful presence that left you believing they were capable of anything. Chris Lambrianou turned to crime at the age of nine, desperate to escape the grinding poverty of his East End childhood. Armed robbery, safe blowing, fraud - the big, tough Cockney did the lot. Then the Krays decided they wanted a slice of his action. Forced into business with the twins, Chris was unimpressed by a crime empire built on fear, and alarmed that his brother Tony had become a member of their Firm. The Kray Madness vividly reveals how Reg and Rons out-of-control behaviour led to their downfall - and Chriss too. Duped into attending the party where Reg murdered Jack McVitie, Chris, wanting to protect Tony, helped dispose of the body. He was arrested along with the Krays and jailed for fifteen years. Chris describes his time as a Category A prisoner; the beatings and harsh regime, the friendship he found with other inmates like Charlie Richardson and Bruce Reynolds. And the moment that gave him the strength not just to survive, but to change his life forever . . . Author Biography Robin McGibbon, a former national newspaper sub-editor and publisher, has written and co-written twelve books, including the autobiographies of Barbara Windsor, Charlie Kray and Britains Sixties playboy boxer Billy Walker. To coincide with the anniversary of the Krays arrests, he released a boxset of CDs of his conversations with all three brothers, and has self-published a book about his close relationship with Ronnie and Reggie: The Krays -Their Life Behind Bars.McGibbon, who lives with his second wife, Sue, in Kent, is currently working on a sex-crime-newspaper novel, based on high-level police corruption in the seventies. Review It is the honesty with with Lambrianou relates his life story that makes this book so enjoyable . . . [he] succeeds in creating a great sense of atmosphere. He also offers valuable historical insights . . . fascinating * Financial Times * Promotional A gripping insiders account of the Kray twins, their reign of fear and their downfall. Review Quote It is the honesty with with Lambrianou relates his life story that makes this book so enjoyable . . . [he] succeeds in creating a great sense of atmosphere. He also offers valuable historical insights . . . fascinating Promotional "Headline" A gripping insiders account of the Kray twins, their reign of fear and their downfall. Details ISBN1509829016 Year 2016 ISBN-10 1509829016 ISBN-13 9781509829019 Format Paperback Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Imprint Pan Books DEWEY 364.1092 Author Robin Mcgibbon Publisher Pan Macmillan Short Title ESCAPE THE KRAY MADNESS Language English Media Book Residence US Audience Age 18 Edition Main Market Ed. Subtitle The shocking truth about Reg and Ron from the East End gangster they almost destroyed Pages 384 Publication Date 2016-05-05 UK Release Date 2016-05-05 Audience General AU Release Date 2016-04-25 NZ Release Date 2016-04-25 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:97843247;

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