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The Black Widow
- Narrated by: Linda Calvey
- Length: 9 hrs and 17 mins
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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.
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- Mr. G. Mitchell
- 22-03-21
riveting
I enjoyed listening to this from start to finish, especially being told my the person in question, very detailed and fascinating, well done for making it out the other side to tell your story 👏
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- Amazoncustomer123
- 24-03-21
definitely worth a listen
I heard an interview on Radio 2 with Linda Calvey last week promoting her new book, this book was mentioned throughout and I've binged my way through it since I downloaded it. it's definitely worth listening to
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- Marian Miller
- 26-04-21
true .interesting story
I kept returning g to this book whenever,I had chance,so very entertaining.very good read....reccomend.
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- Maria Franey
- 13-08-21
Interesting
Interesting insight into the life of a gangsters moll and of Linda's time at HMS.
The part about meeting Myra Hindley & Rose West in prison is interesting too.
Linda even did Myra's hair, although not through her own choice as she hated her and on one occasion slapped her in the face.
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- Ross M
- 10-01-21
Good story
interesting tale although you may feel that some of it is a little hard to believe.
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- Km
- 29-09-23
Loved it
Really enjoyed this. Unbelievable story of linda. Lived on the edge.
Recommend, you’ll listen to it all in a few days.
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- Gemma9
- 28-09-23
Very Interesting
I really enjoyed this audiobook which I purchased after hearing Linda in a podcast (James English) what a life she has lead! Such an interesting listen.
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- kelly s.
- 15-04-22
First book I’ve finished in this format!!
Absolute honest and personal sort teller . Great book . I loved it . Great read highly recommend.
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- Vicky
- 13-06-22
Absolutely fascinating story of the black widow
I really enjoyed this story .... unfortunately the comments about the narration are true I found it a bit wooden and I've heard Linda on a recent podcast and she was more animated and more natural .... still it was a good listen .... stick to armed robbery LC 😁and I love the fact you clumped Myra Hindley so all is forgiven xxxxx
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- Joanne
- 12-03-24
Great story!
Was intrigued from beginning to end. I felt it was even better being read by the author.
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