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The Godfather of British Crime

By: Freddie Foreman
Narrated by: Nick Reynolds
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To Britain's criminal underworld, Freddie Foreman is the Godfather. Held responsible for the gangland killings of Ginger Marks and Frank 'The Mad Axeman' Mitchell, he was the punisher to those who broke the underworld's strict code of conduct.

Foreman's dramatic kidnap and arrest for Britain's biggest cash robbery made headlines around the world, yet this daring raid was just the peak of the safe-blowing, bank-robbing career that spanned decades. His story is a fascinating, yet chilling account of life as a freelance enforcer for the Kray twins, and as London's most feared gangster.

Bloodshed aside, Freddie's often humorous stories reveal a caring man who believes that violence is a last resort and who always treated people with respect. Revealed in these pages are the amazing details of the heists, the double crossings, the shoot-outs and the betrayals that accompanied life as a career criminal when the streets were controlled by fear. Exposed are the audacious plans behind the century's most famous crimes, the damning evidence of police corruption and the eye-opening events that gave Freddie this most revered reputation.

Narrated for you by his own godson, Nick Reynolds.

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This was the best book I have listened to in ages. Could happily listen to it over and again.

Totally brilliant

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The London Crime Gangs of the post war era were notorious and to be feared if you moved in their circles or were unfortunate enough to stumble across their activities. Times and the Crimes have both changed but the Underworld still exists. This book relates and discloses much of the intrigue surrounding the violence of the time by one of the most notorious villains of the era. I was obliged to increase the speed of the narrative to 1.2 as the pace of the narrators delivery was a little too dramatic. Other than that it was both enlightening and entertaining. A worthy listen.

A Lost Era of Crime

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Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Well written and narrated. I became immersed in the story of Freddie Foreman’s life and could have listened to many more hours.

A fantastic listen

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loved every minute of this couldnt belive how easy it was to switch this on and listen for hours at work

great listen

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Interesting story and look into the old school criminal world. Enjoyed the narration and the link to the author.

Interesting insight

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