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Sean O'Donnell, small-time villain and loyal family man, walked out on his family 19 years ago and hasn't been heard of since.

Now his daughter Iris has returned to the East End in the hope of finding out what happened. But it isn't going to be easy. Everyone close to Iris, including her mother, seems intent on keeping the truth hidden.

With the rest of her life in a mess, Iris struggles to make sense of her murky family history. But a chance meeting with the mysterious Guy Wilder changes everything. Son of the local criminal matriarch, Guy has plenty of problems of his own but there's something about Iris that makes him more than willing to help her search for the truth.

©2010 Roberta Kray (P)2011 Hachette Digital Action & Adventure Modern Detectives Mystery Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Suspense Thriller & Suspense Crime Fiction

Critic reviews

“A Cole-esque, addictive read.” ( London Lite)
“Kray's storytelling is intelligent, gripping and sure to entertain fans of the genre.” ( News of The World)
“Action, intrigue and a character-driven plot … sure to please any crime fiction fan.” ( Woman)
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great story was a little slow on the build up but i guess there was s lot of twists and turns to set thr plot up ....but i can safely say iy went along nicely with a twisted end anyway thoroughly enjoyed it ...great piece of escapism ...a book not just for women but men 2

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I liked the way I was left to decide for myself what offence had been committed in the funeral parlour. It had not been discussed openly.

The complicated intricated history of the characters is gradually revealed as the story evolves

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Not in the slightest predictable! Highly recommended, slightly martina coley in a good way of course!

Thoroughly enjoyed

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Too many irrelevant areas that I find dull, but the story concluded effectively. I prefer more detail in the horror of what people have committed- basically as I know nothing about that way of living, but o found that lacking.

An unusual situation to address a story line but interesting.

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Would you consider the audio edition of The Villain's Daughter to be better than the print version?

No idea, I've never read it in print

What did you like best about this story?

there was one, and it was believable and interesting.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

Scenes, all of the one describing their way of life, their Caravan.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

It's true what they say about travelers!

Good story line not too violent

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