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The Schemer

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The Schemer by Kimberley Chambers is a gripping crime thriller that delves into the gritty underworld of East London. The story centres around crime families with long-held grudges, exploring themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the quest for power. With intense confrontations and cunning manoeuvres, the characters are drawn into a complex web of deceit, each striving to stay one step ahead in a dangerous game.
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You might enjoy this gripping read if you're intrigued by thrilling crime stories set in the gritty underworld of East London. With its compelling characters and dramatic twists, it's perfect for those who appreciate tales of loyalty and betrayal within intricate family dynamics.

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The Schemer

The heir to Martina Cole’s crown with a story of murder, the underworld, violence and treachery.

A gripping romantic suspense novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author

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The heir to Martina Cole’s crown with a story of murder, the underworld, violence and treachery.

It’s 1983 and Stephanie Crouch’s life is dull. She is desperate to escape the run-down, pokey council house she shares with her overbearing family, but at fourteen years old she has nowhere to go.

When Stephanie meets East End wide-boy Barry, his cockney charm and quick tongue soon have her head over heels in love. Finally, Stephanie feels like her dreary life is on the up. But too young to control their fate, Stephanie and Barry are torn apart when he is whisked away to Spain by his family.

Lonely and heartbroken, Stephanie turns to Barry’s childhood friend Wayne for comfort, and their friendship soon blossoms into romance, leaving Barry fuming and promising revenge…

Ten years later, Barry returns to England. Within one month, Stephanie's happy world with Wayne is turned upside down. People immediately start to point the finger of accusation at Barry, but is he the one to blame?

Or, should Stephanie look elsewhere to find the schemer who has ruined her life?

The Schemer by Kimberley Chambers promises a gripping tale filled with intrigue and emotional twists.

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The Schemer by Kimberley Chambers is praised for its compelling narrative, drawing comparisons to Martina Cole's work. Readers appreciate its vivid portrayal of violence, treachery, and intricate family dynamics, making it both engaging and hard to put down. The storytelling is noted for its gritty authenticity and fast-paced nature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007435012

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 June 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 560

About the Author

Sunday Times #1 bestselling author Kimberley Chambers lives in Romford and has been, at various times, a disc jockey and a street trader. She is now a full-time writer. Join Kimberley’s legion of legendary fans on facebook.com/kimberleychambersofficial and @kimbochambers on Twitter

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