THE KRAYS BEHIND BARS

Wraith (Steve) & Wheatman (Stuart)

ISBN 10: 0993291635 / ISBN 13: 9780993291630

Published by Percy Publishing, 2015

About this Item

Paperback. Steve Wraith had a fascination with the Krays, and after writing them letters Reg took an instant liking to him, even requesting Steve visit with his brother Ron, in Broadmoor. They would go on to ask Steve to take over their business interests in the outside world. This is the story of Wraith's long-standing friendship with some of the most notorious criminal characters of modern London. Illus. in colour and b/w. 325pp. p/back. Laminate just beginning to lift from fore-edge of fr. cover o/w Vg+.

Seller Inventory # 19842

Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE KRAYS BEHIND BARS
• Publisher: Percy Publishing
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0993291635
• ISBN 13: 9780993291630
• Binding: Softcover / Paperback
• Edition: First edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Gangs (incl. Organized Crime) & Drugs

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Synopsis

Indifferent to what school had to offer, I was heading for academic suicide when I came across the Profession of Violence by John Pearson. It was in this book that I first discovered the infamous Krays, and to my amazement I was allowed to read it as part of my English GCSE. Fascinated by what I had read, something compelled me to go ahead and write to them. I did not expect a reply, but in due course a letter arrived signed by Reggie himself. This was the beginning of an enduring friendship and over the years I also got to know his twin brother Ronnie and the rest of 'the Family'. From initial curiosity and fascination bloomed a true partnership. I was accepted into their inner circle, and I visited them in prison, eventually gaining enough trust to run their affairs on the outside. Having the honour of attending Ronnie's funeral and being Charlie Kray's minder was a day I will never forget. This is the story of my long-standing friendship with some of the most notorious criminal characters of modern London. Many people will have read about the Krays: very few have been enticed into becoming an intimate part of their extraordinary real-life world.