Queenie

Name: Queenie
Brand: Harper UK
Availability: InStock
Author: Kimberley Chambers
ISBN: 9780008144852

Author: Kimberley Chambers

Narrator: Annie Aldington

Unabridged: 13 hr 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 01/23/2020

Categories: Fiction, Suspense & Thriller, Crime, Family Life, Women, Psychological

Synopsis

The explosive new novel from the No.1 bestseller 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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Louise on January 29, 2020

In this prequel, we learn about Queenie and her sister, Vivian and his their childhood affected how they led their adult life. It's set just before the outbreak of World War II and takes us through to the early sixties. Queenie, Viv and their parents lived in the East End of London. Their father fou......more

Goodreads review by Book Addict Shaun on March 27, 2020

I am a huge Kimberley Chambers fan and I have been so excited to read Queenie ever since Kim first said she was writing a prequel to the Butler series. And what a prequel this is, the tag line of the Queen of Gangland Crime has never been truer. I don’t want to speak too soon and say this is Kim’s b......more

Goodreads review by The Book Review Café on January 22, 2020

The Queen of gangland thrillers Kimberley Chambers is back! With one of my most anticipated reads of 2020 Queenie. Once again the author has delivered on every level, it’s gritty, wickedly entertaining, and brilliantly written. I’m delighted to say ‘Queenie is one of the best books I’ve had the plea......more

Goodreads review by Louise on January 27, 2020

In this prequel, we learn about Queenie and her sister, Vivian nd how their childhood affected how they led their adult life. It's set just before the outbreak of World War II and takes us through to the early sixties. Queenie, Viv and their parents lived in the East Ens if London. Their father foug......more

Quotes

Praise for the Queen of Gangland Crime, Kimberley Chambers: ‘If you enjoy tough, gritty crime novels, ’ Rachel Abbott ‘A great read from one of ’ Closer ‘A gritty tale with a . . . will have you on the edge of your seat from cover to cover’ OK ‘I'm a big fan of Kimberley Chambers. For me Life of Crime is her best book yet. Brutally realistic, and with a twist I didn't see coming’ Jaime Raven ‘This beautifully crafted, sharp, well-paced novel will keep you . An outstanding tale of betrayal, violence and love. Buy it. Read it. You'll love it. I did’ Amanda Prowse ‘[Kimberley Chambers is] the queen of the gritty, low-life tale . . .a fast-paced, that takes you on all sorts of twists and turns’ Bella ‘’ News of the World ‘Brilliantly delivers a story of violence, treachery and family ties… Easy to read and hard to put down’ News of the World ‘[A] fast-paced tale with gritty authenticity’ Guardian