Queen of Thieves

A Novel

De: Beezy Marsh

Narrado por: Rachel Atkins

An electrifying historical adventure about a ring of bold and resourceful women thieves in post-World War II London.

Gangland was a man’s world. Or so they thought. The women knew different.

London, 1946. The city struggles to rebuild itself after the devastation of the Blitz. Food is rationed, good jobs are scarce, and even the most honest families are forced to take a bit of “crooked” just to survive.

Alice Diamond, the Queen of Thieves, rules over her all-female gang with a bejeweled fist. Her “hoisters” are expert shoplifters, the scourge of London’s upscale boutiques and departments stores. Their lucrative business stealing and fencing luxury goods always carries the threat of violence; Alice packs a razor, and has been known to use her heavy rows of diamond rings like brass knuckles.

Young Nell is a teenager from the slums, hiding a secret pregnancy and facing a desperately uncertain future when Alice takes her under her wing. Before long, Nell is experiencing all the dangers—and glamourous trappings—that comes with this underworld existence. Alice wants Nell to be a useful weapon in her ongoing war against crime boss Billy Sullivan’s gang of rival thieves. But Nell has a hidden agenda of her own, and is not to be underestimated. The more she is manipulated by both Alice and Billy, the more her hunger for revenge grows.

As Nell embraces the rich spoils of crime and the seedy underbelly of London, will she manage to carve out her own path to power and riches? Might she even crown herself the Queen of Thieves?

©2023 Beezy Marsh (P)2023 HarperCollins Publishers

Good Story

I enjoyed the story, and the characters were very likable. I had a hard time deciding who I was siding with!

Gripping story

I really enjoyed this audiobook! I looked forward to listening to it whenever I had a chance. Lots of twist and turns with interesting characters!

Exceptional narration!

I loved this book! it was refreshingly different than most historical fiction titles I listen to, it was so entertaining. The narrator made the book what it is...she brings so much character and life into the story, I wouldn't want to read it over listening to her tell it. Fantastic job!

An entertaining read

This story is a good read and pretty entertaining. Even a few twists and turns.
The narrator is wonderful and makes the story even better.

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Great historical fiction

Heart wrenching, interesting, couldn’t put it down. If you love historical fiction, you will love this book.

Great fun book!

Good book! Kept me wanting more! I still want to know who’s baby she had.

loved this book

five stars for the queen of thieves was an amazing book. I also love the Narrator.

Amazing!

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Excellent

I will definitely read more books by this author. Written excellently, original story line, great character development.