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Synopsis
Reggie and Ronald Kray ruled London's gangland during the 1960s with a ruthlessness and viciousness that shocks even now. This book has been expanded to include further material on such matters as Lord Boothby's close relationship with the killer twins.
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About the Author
John Pearson is the author of several novels and biographies including The Life of Ian Fleming, Stags and Serpents: The History of the Dukes of Devonshire and The Profession of Violence: The Rise and Fall of the Kray Twins, which was awarded the Edgar Allan Poe Special Award by the Mystery Writers of America.
Review
'The most famous biography of criminal life to have been published in Britain...a cult’ Time Out
'All credit to Mr. Pearson for a brave and disturbing book' Daily Express
'A scrupulous dossier of the Krays’ weird career' Daily Telegraph
'An exciting read' The Times
'Extremely well written and fittingly dead-pan' New Statesman
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- PublisherSaturday Review Press
- Publication date1973
- ISBN 10 0841502501
- ISBN 13 9780841502505
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages233
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THE PROFESSION OF VIOLENCE; The Rise and Fall of the Kray Twins (DJ Protected by a Brand New, Clear, Acid-Free Mylar Cover)
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ISBN 13: 9780841502505
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