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  • The Godfather of British Crime

  • By: Freddie Foreman
  • Narrated by: Nick Reynolds
  • Length: 14 hrs and 15 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (54 ratings)

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The Godfather of British Crime

By: Freddie Foreman
Narrated by: Nick Reynolds
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Summary

To Britain's criminal underworld, Freddie Foreman is the Godfather. Held responsible for the gangland killings of Ginger Marks and Frank 'The Mad Axeman' Mitchell, he was the punisher to those who broke the underworld's strict code of conduct.

Foreman's dramatic kidnap and arrest for Britain's biggest cash robbery made headlines around the world, yet this daring raid was just the peak of the safe-blowing, bank-robbing career that spanned decades. His story is a fascinating, yet chilling account of life as a freelance enforcer for the Kray twins, and as London's most feared gangster.

Bloodshed aside, Freddie's often humorous stories reveal a caring man who believes that violence is a last resort and who always treated people with respect. Revealed in these pages are the amazing details of the heists, the double crossings, the shoot-outs and the betrayals that accompanied life as a career criminal when the streets were controlled by fear. Exposed are the audacious plans behind the century's most famous crimes, the damning evidence of police corruption and the eye-opening events that gave Freddie this most revered reputation.

Narrated for you by his own godson, Nick Reynolds.

©2009 Freddie Foreman (P)2023 Bonnier Books UK
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Not one boring chapter - well put together and narrated

Well done Fred on a story well told and Nick for the excellent narration - read a few true crime books but this one has to be the best

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Totally brilliant

This was the best book I have listened to in ages. Could happily listen to it over and again.

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Great detail and story and Nicks voice was perfect for it.
Listened to many similar and books and this is in my top 5

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Thoroughly enjoyed this one, well narrated . Lots of good stories. If you like this genre , go for it.

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Freddie the Foreman

Wasn’t gonna bother with this book but gave it a go cause the Reynolds lad is a good narrator.
Anyway glad I gave it a listen as it was a decent book

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great listen

loved every minute of this couldnt belive how easy it was to switch this on and listen for hours at work

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The Goodfather

What a fantastic listen and boy did you have some fantastic stories , and lived live life to the full ,good luck to you and enjoy your retirement 

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What a life....Fred Foreman

Nick Reynolds is a brilliant narrator. He has the perfect voice for covering the London Crime era..an excellent book

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A classic life story

A real villain’s tale of life, the law and prison. I recommend this book to anyone interested in the life of real villains with honour, a code and respect

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Enjoyable Listen

I'm not one for glorifying gangsters. I got this to use up credits and enjoyed it

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