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The Black Widow

By: Linda Calvey
Narrated by: Linda Calvey
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If you think you know everything about the East End's toughest gangsters, think again. Meet Linda Calvey, a.k.a. the Black Widow. 

Growing up in the East End of London, Linda falls in with local gangsters including the Krays, Freddie Foreman and Ronnie Cook. When the love of her life, Mickey Calvey, is gunned down on a job gone wrong, Linda resolves to carry on his work. But in 1990, after years of living in fear of her lover Ronnie Cook, Linda finds herself accused of his murder in a trial that shocks the nation. Still, Linda sticks to her code of honour, refusing to confess. Until now.... After 18 years behind bars alongside notorious names including Rose West and Myra Hindley, she is released. This is the final truth about her life and what happened the day Ronnie Cook was murdered. 

©2019 Linda Calvey (P)2019 W. F. Howes Ltd Crime Murder Organized Crime True Crime Inspiring Thought-Provoking

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“'What a fantastic read, but not for the faint-hearted!'” (Martina Cole)
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She maybe great at robbing banks but narration is not one of Linda Calveys strengths. I did really enjoy the story but the monotonous narration was a definite negative. However don’t let that put you off listening, I managed to get to the end by increasing the speed to x1.25.

Great at Robbing Banks - narration not so much

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I loved the honesty and listen about times gone by. well worth a listen

interesting listen

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I haven’t been so enthralled in a book as I have this. Incredible Linda Calvey! I wish you well and hope you get to live the rest of your life in peace and happiness

Incredible reading/listening

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Loved the story, couldn't put it down but the narration was terrible. Very interesting read.

Very Good story

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Really enjoyed listening to it and didn’t want to stop!! So interesting listening to it from Linda’s side.

Fantastic!

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