Dangerous Lady

A gritty thriller about the toughest woman in London's criminal underworld
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Dangerous Lady by Martina Cole is a gripping crime thriller set in London's gritty underworld. It follows the story of Maura Ryan, who rises to power in the male-dominated criminal world to become a feared gangster. The book delves into themes of family loyalty and power struggles, delivering an intense, action-packed narrative filled with tension and intrigue.
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You might enjoy this gripping crime novel if you're drawn to powerful narratives about a woman's rise to power in the gritty underworld of London. It offers an intense exploration of family, loyalty, and survival in a male-dominated environment, with plenty of suspense and unexpected twists. Perfect for readers who appreciate strong character development and a raw, authentic atmosphere.

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Dangerous Lady

DANGEROUS LADY: the book that made Martina Cole's name.

Martina's explosive first novel of corruption and violence

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No one thinks a seventeen-year-old girl can take on the hard men of London's gangland, but it’s a mistake to underestimate Maura Ryan: she’s tough, clever, and beautiful – which makes her one very dangerous lady.

Together, she and her brother Michael are unbeatable, but notoriety has its price. The police are determined to put away Maura once and for all – and not everyone in the family thinks that’s such a bad idea. When it comes to the crunch, Maura has to face the pain of lost love in her past – and the dangerous lady discovers her heart is not made entirely of stone.

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Dangerous Lady by Martina Cole receives praise for its gripping narrative and compelling portrayal of the criminal underworld. Reviewers highlight Cole's skill in creating complex characters where good and bad intertwine, maintaining suspense until the very end. The book is described as intensely readable, with a distinctive style that captivates from the first page, solidifying Cole's reputation for gritty and powerful storytelling.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780755374069

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 March 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Book Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 420g

Pages: 608

About the Author

Martina Cole is the acknowledged queen of crime drama with over twenty novels to her name, of which over a dozen have been No.1 bestsellers.

Several of Martina's novels have been adapted for the screen, including The Take and The Runaway which were shown on Sky 1 to remarkable reviews. In addition, Two Women and The Graft have been adapted for the stage; both were highly acclaimed when performed at the Theatre Royal Stratford East, which also staged Dangerous Lady in 2012, celebrating twenty years since Martina's debut novel was published.

Martina Cole is a phenomenon. She continues to smash sales records with each of her books, which have sold thirteen million copies. In 2011 Martina surpassed the 50 million sales mark since records began and was the first British female novelist for adult audiences to achieve this - and she has spent more weeks in the No. 1 slot on the original fiction bestseller list than any other adult novelist. Her hard-hitting, uncompromising and haunting writing is in a genre all its own - no one writes like Martina.

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