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Bandit Country - Brothers betrayal and murder in the heart of a gambling empire - cover

Bandit Country - Brothers betrayal and murder in the heart of a gambling empire

Jamie Reid

Maison d'édition: Mango Media

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A True-Crime Story Set Against the Backdrop of an After-Dark World Filled with New Money, Hedonism, and ExcessGripping, atmospheric, true-crime noir. Bandit Country takes you on a thrilling journey into the shadowy underworld of England’s organized crime. In this atmospheric tale, you are introduced to a cast of characters as diverse as the luxurious nightclubs they frequent: racketeers, gamblers, glamorous women, entrepreneurs, bunny girls, politicians, and policemen. At the heart of the story are the Luvaglio brothers, visionaries who dared to dream of an empire amidst the industrial skylines and bridges of Newcastle.Unfolding like a cinematic thriller.Bandit Country is more than just a true crime story; it's a meticulously researched and emotionally charged portrayal of a bygone era. It delves deep into the heart of the British gambling boom and the forces that shaped it, with a particular focus on the influence of organized crime and the elusive Mafia empire. For fans of true crime biographies, books about the Mafia, gripping suspense, and noir books, Bandit Country offers a unique and captivating narrative that inspired the British classic gangster film, Get Carter.Inside:Discover the secrets of an empire built on ambition and shattered by betrayalExplore the rise of the British gambling industry during the 1960sFind the perfect addition to organized crime books for the true crime obsessedIf you love books about true crime such as The Life We Chose, Five Families, or The Best New True Crime Stories, then Bandit Country is for you.
Disponible depuis: 09/01/2024.
Longueur d'impression: 336 pages.

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