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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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Critic reviews

“'What a fantastic read, but not for the faint-hearted!'” (Martina Cole)
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I am really trying to listen to this as I’m sure it will be a great storyline. I am sorry to say that the narration of this spoils the whole experience, as the monotone of the narrator as well as the lack of any dynamic, just makes it difficult to hold my attention.

The narration.

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The Black Widow -What an amazing story! Incredible 10/10. A must listen. A truly remarkable woman.

What a fantastic Story!

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I wasn't sure at first as I didn't know if I would enjoy the author reading it but it was actually very entertaining and I really enjoyed it.
It gives a good insight into life in the Blagger and Gangster era.
Will recommend 👌

Much better than I thought

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I loved all of it ❤️ I had also listened to life inside
Highly recommend both

Linda’s honesty

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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.

Interesting

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interesting tale although you may feel that some of it is a little hard to believe.

Good story

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Really enjoyed this. Unbelievable story of linda. Lived on the edge.
Recommend, you’ll listen to it all in a few days.

Loved it

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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.

Very Interesting

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so, so interesting. feels rushed towards the end, and this lady has made some crazy decisions, but a great read.

enjoyed

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This was an interesting insight into a life story and good to know that Linda has decided to turn her life around. It was clearly written with feeling and passion.

Mixed feelings about the narration, having the London /Essex accent and occasional chuckle when a memory was read was touching, but sadly I did find that there were a number of duplicates sentences as well the use of “darling” repeatedly and a number of incorrect pauses were quite irritating at times and sadly deflected from the book- which was a shame.- but considering the narrator was the writer not a professional narrator- I imagine it’s to be expected.

Very interesting and insightful true story

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