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Queenie
- Narrated by: Annie Aldington
- Length: 13 hrs and 51 mins
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Summary
The explosive new novel from the number one best seller. Now with an exclusive interview with Kimberley Chambers at the end of the audiobook.
Before the Butlers came Queenie....
Whitechapel in the 1930s was not an easy place to be brought up, and when the war came, those with nothing were hit the hardest. Queenie watched her family struggle and learned her lessons the hard way. When she was a little girl, there was one thing Queenie knew - she was going to get out of this.... And then tall, dark and handsome Alfie Butler walks into her life and gives Queenie her ticket out.
One rushed wedding later, the real trouble begins. As the Krays make their mark on the East End, Queenie realises what it takes for an East End girl to really succeed. Despite his good looks, Alfie Butler has no backbone, so Queenie looks to her sons. She will make men out of these boys. They won't be weak like their father; they will be as strong as their mother. They will rule the East End, and finally Queenie will get her wish. Her boys - Roy, Vinny and Michael - will make sure their mother's name becomes East End legend....
If you want to find out what happens to Queenie and her boys, there is the first chapter of The Trap - the first in the best-selling Butler series - at the end of this audiobook.
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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- vonny57
- 25-03-20
Loved it
I thought this was special as I have read all the Butler books I listened to this on audible and the narrative was good and thoroughly enjoyed hearing more about queenie & her family
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- Christine Williams
- 26-05-21
pure East End enjoyment
loved this story of the East End family the Butlers Quennie is a proper matriach
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- mr g c tidbury
- 03-02-20
The old not rights! Lol
Having read all the Butler and Mitchell trilogy I was looking forward to this book and wasn't disappointed.
During the Butler series Queenie is quite a frequent character and weather you like her or not she certainly is comical at times.
Well written and narrated.
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- Street
- 14-02-20
Excellent
This is actually the prequel to the "Butler" series even though released after the first 4 - once again a great story, well written and performed by the amazing Annie Aldington.
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- christine
- 14-05-20
Queenie
Very good book i loved it kept me booked from start to finish i can not wait for the next.
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Loved it
I dknt usually like novels but this tale had me laughing crying totally addicted... Didnt want it to end
Highly recommended
Nostalgic look back at eastend life.... Wonderful
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- Richard Maidment
- 23-06-20
'New Author'.
I had never read any novels by this author before so started listening with an open mind. It definitely did not disappoint!Annie Aldington was superb and brought the characters to life. I particularly enjoyed the journey through time over the decades ,using descriptions of music, fashion and references to events of each era.After finishing this, I had to order The Trap immediately, to follow the Butlers' colourful and dramatic lifestyle which never failed to shock!
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- Caroline
- 09-04-20
Addictive Reading
Wow, probably one of the best books I have ever read. Never heard of the author until she was interviewed on BBC Breakfast News. Thought I would give the book a try and did not regret. A page turner from start to finish. I am now heading off to buy the first in the Butler trilogy.
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- michala
- 30-11-21
Brilliant
Well. What can i say? Apart from thank you. I read the series, then read this. The background. I'm just gutted it's over. My very favourite author. Read by my favourite reader. Thank you.
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- Caroline Howes
- 11-05-20
A must read
I loved this book, finished off the trilogy perfectly. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves london gang stories
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