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The Kray Madness: The shocking truth about Reg and Ron from the East End gangster they almost destroyed (Paperback)
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The Kray Madness: The shocking truth about Reg and Ron from the East End gangster they almost destroyed (Paperback)

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Published: 05/05/2016
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For many, the Kray twins are legends but for Chris Lambrianou they were something else entirely . . . As a young East End tearaway, Chris turned to crime to escape the grinding poverty of his life. Armed robbery, safe blowing, fraud, even attempted murder - the big brash Cockney did the lot. Then, when he became too successful, the Krays decided they wanted a slice of his action. Pulled into their orbit, Chris was unimpressed by a crime empire built on fear, and alarmed to realise his brother Tony had become a paid up member of their firm. Then Chris was lured to the party that ended in the murder of Jack the Hat McVitie. Wanting to protect Tony, Chris helped dispose of the body. He was arrested along with the Krays and their firm, and after a sensational trial he was jailed for life in 1969.

In this searing autobiography, he also describes what it's like to face life as a category A prisoner, the beatings and harsh regime, the friendship he found with other prisoners like Charlie Richardson and Bruce Reynolds. Still, in deep despair after years inside, he tried to kill himself but ultimately found the strength not just to survive but to change his life forever . . .

Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 9781509829019
Number of pages: 384
Weight: 266 g
Dimensions: 197 x 130 x 25 mm


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It is the honesty with with Lambrianou relates his life story that makes this book so enjoyable . . . [he] succeeds in creating a great sense of atmosphere. He also offers valuable historical insights . . . fascinating - Financial Times

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“A Book About Chris Lambrianou”

Although this book has the Krays' name in its title, it isn't really about them. It's predominantly a Chris Lambrianou biography, so please don't be fooled. The book seems to take forever to get... More

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