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The brand-new gangland family saga novel from Linda Calvey, set in London's East End.
Hope Wills is a force to be reckoned with. She's one of the top mistresses at Chantal's brothel, she has a good head on her shoulders for business, and nothing happens in London's East End without her family's say-so.
But when she is accused of a crime she didn't commit, even her well-connected relatives can't stop her being charged - as an accomplice to murder. The Wills family have had their fair deal of run-ins with the law, but suddenly the stakes are higher than they've ever been before. As Hope tries to escape being sent to Holloway prison, her sisters Faith and Charity rally to help.
And while the Wills women are focused on saving their own, they haven't yet noticed that an old enemy is getting closer with every moment...
For fans of Kimberley Chambers and Martina Cole, Hope is a gritty, gripping and twisty new gangland thriller from the most authentic voice in crime fiction. Real readers are gripped:
'Wow!!!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Kept me gripped for hours' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Right up there with Kimberley Chambers and Martina Cole' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'What makes this book even better is that the author is speaking from the voice of experience'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I loved reading about these strong women' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
The brand-new gangland family saga novel from Linda Calvey, set in London's East End.
Hope Wills is a force to be reckoned with. She's one of the top mistresses at Chantal's brothel, she has a good...
The brand-new gangland family saga novel from Linda Calvey, set in London's East End.
Hope Wills is a force to be reckoned with. She's one of the top mistresses at Chantal's brothel, she has a good head on her shoulders for business, and nothing happens in London's East End without her family's say-so.
But when she is accused of a crime she didn't commit, even her well-connected relatives can't stop her being charged - as an accomplice to murder. The Wills family have had their fair deal of run-ins with the law, but suddenly the stakes are higher than they've ever been before. As Hope tries to escape being sent to Holloway prison, her sisters Faith and Charity rally to help.
And while the Wills women are focused on saving their own, they haven't yet noticed that an old enemy is getting closer with every moment...
For fans of Kimberley Chambers and Martina Cole, Hope is a gritty, gripping and twisty new gangland thriller from the most authentic voice in crime fiction. Real readers are gripped:
'Wow!!!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Kept me gripped for hours' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Right up there with Kimberley Chambers and Martina Cole' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'What makes this book even better is that the author is speaking from the voice of experience'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I loved reading about these strong women' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Set in 1994 in London's East End, this is the second book in a series centered around a gangland family drama. The story primarily focuses on the three Wills sisters: Faith, Hope, and Charity. After exploring Faith's story in the first book, we now delve into Hope's.
Hope, who is the lead mistress at Chantal's brothel, is wrongly accused and found guilty of murdering Chantal, leading to her imprisonment in Holloway. While the family is preoccupied with uncovering the true culprit, an enemy is drawing ever closer.
This gripping gangland read is filled with twists and turns that will keep you on your toes from the first page to the last.
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three sisters) Gangland family saga thriller at its best.
When Hope is gone all that's left is revenge.
1994 Hope Wills top mistress at Chantals brothel London east end found guilty for a murder she didn't commit is sent to Holloway Prison.
Her sisters Faith and Charity find an old enemy is getting closer.
This book takes us back to why and what this story entails, it's bursting full with twists, turns, you name it, was so engrossed reading totally unputdownable to read.
A proper feasty Gangland thriller.
You won't be disappointed.
Loved it.
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Mel P, Librarian
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A big thank you to netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange of honest review
I was thankful a to receive this book as I do so love a gangland book and who better to write than Linda if you love gangland or crime then this is right your street if I see a book by this author I don’t need to read the back I know it’s a good one I can’t wait for more
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Angela L, Reviewer
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Hope Wills is a top mistress in Chantel’s brothel
But when she is accused for something that happened and she doesn’t want to go to Holloway prison
Faith and Charity has to rally round to help her
But an old enemy is lurking about
I had an ARC
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Leanne D, Reviewer
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The girls are all grown up and still missing their grandmother. The family is deeply involved in the gangland life and Hope is committed for a crime that she didn't commit. I am so looking forward to reading Charity story in the next book. This one is a stand out!!
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Karen B, Reviewer
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This is the second book in the series.
Hope has always struggled with knowing just who and what she wants to be so when she becomes a high end mistress at a brothel even though her family are dubious she excels at what she does and is extremely popular.
When her friend and owner of the brothel is murdered Hope is found guilty of being involved and that's when her nightmare begins but Hope is both determined and strong as well as being resourceful and it always helps when your family are part of a criminal empire and where loyalty means everything.
Filled with strong women and the underworld, they inhabit this is a rollercoaster of emotions read perfect for lovers of gritty gangland reads.
Finished in a day, it was so hard to put down.
Recommended.
Thanks to Netgalley and Headline Books for the Arc.
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Graeme R, Reviewer
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Another amazing book, loved it from start to finish, the storyline and plot was second to none, one of the best books I have read in 2025 AAA
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Lucy C, Reviewer
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I really enjoyed the first installment of this series Faith, this second one is Hope's story and is gripping from start to finish.
Gangland fans of Kimberley chambers, Martina Cole this is the book is for you!
Looking foward to reading more from this author.
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Tracy Ann R, Reviewer
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the Girls are all grown up. but there still missing their grandmother. they have all paved their path one a lawyer one married and one a Dom. Maria still worries about her girls Faith Hope and Charity. big Danny has booked them in to a posh hotel for Christmas day. And maria sees all is not well with her one daughter and the announcement her daughter makes will take her on to a path of destruction .and someone from the past comes back into their lives it's an amazing story.
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Brilliant book! I read Linda's first couple of books last year on the off chance, and they were amazing. So when I saw she had a new book out, I needed to read it and ended up getting sunburnt because I was so engrossed.
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Tina R, Reviewer
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This book was fantastic I read it in 2 days . I really hope I don't have to wait to long for the next book . This is a must read book absolutely brilliant .
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Michelle G, Reviewer
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A great gangland thriller.
Couldn't put it down. It's amazing. Already looking forward to the next installment
5**** thankyou netgalley for this book to read
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Set in 1994 in London's East End, this is the second book in a series centered around a gangland family drama. The story primarily focuses on the three Wills sisters: Faith, Hope, and Charity. After exploring Faith's story in the first book, we now delve into Hope's.
Hope, who is the lead mistress at Chantal's brothel, is wrongly accused and found guilty of murdering Chantal, leading to her imprisonment in Holloway. While the family is preoccupied with uncovering the true culprit, an enemy is drawing ever closer.
This gripping gangland read is filled with twists and turns that will keep you on your toes from the first page to the last.
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Booklover B, Reviewer
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three sisters) Gangland family saga thriller at its best.
When Hope is gone all that's left is revenge.
1994 Hope Wills top mistress at Chantals brothel London east end found guilty for a murder she didn't commit is sent to Holloway Prison.
Her sisters Faith and Charity find an old enemy is getting closer.
This book takes us back to why and what this story entails, it's bursting full with twists, turns, you name it, was so engrossed reading totally unputdownable to read.
A proper feasty Gangland thriller.
You won't be disappointed.
Loved it.
5 stars
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Mel P, Librarian
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A big thank you to netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange of honest review
I was thankful a to receive this book as I do so love a gangland book and who better to write than Linda if you love gangland or crime then this is right your street if I see a book by this author I don’t need to read the back I know it’s a good one I can’t wait for more
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Angela L, Reviewer
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Hope Wills is a top mistress in Chantel’s brothel
But when she is accused for something that happened and she doesn’t want to go to Holloway prison
Faith and Charity has to rally round to help her
But an old enemy is lurking about
I had an ARC
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Leanne D, Reviewer
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The girls are all grown up and still missing their grandmother. The family is deeply involved in the gangland life and Hope is committed for a crime that she didn't commit. I am so looking forward to reading Charity story in the next book. This one is a stand out!!
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Karen B, Reviewer
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This is the second book in the series.
Hope has always struggled with knowing just who and what she wants to be so when she becomes a high end mistress at a brothel even though her family are dubious she excels at what she does and is extremely popular.
When her friend and owner of the brothel is murdered Hope is found guilty of being involved and that's when her nightmare begins but Hope is both determined and strong as well as being resourceful and it always helps when your family are part of a criminal empire and where loyalty means everything.
Filled with strong women and the underworld, they inhabit this is a rollercoaster of emotions read perfect for lovers of gritty gangland reads.
Finished in a day, it was so hard to put down.
Recommended.
Thanks to Netgalley and Headline Books for the Arc.
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Graeme R, Reviewer
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Another amazing book, loved it from start to finish, the storyline and plot was second to none, one of the best books I have read in 2025 AAA
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Lucy C, Reviewer
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I really enjoyed the first installment of this series Faith, this second one is Hope's story and is gripping from start to finish.
Gangland fans of Kimberley chambers, Martina Cole this is the book is for you!
Looking foward to reading more from this author.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Tracy Ann R, Reviewer
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the Girls are all grown up. but there still missing their grandmother. they have all paved their path one a lawyer one married and one a Dom. Maria still worries about her girls Faith Hope and Charity. big Danny has booked them in to a posh hotel for Christmas day. And maria sees all is not well with her one daughter and the announcement her daughter makes will take her on to a path of destruction .and someone from the past comes back into their lives it's an amazing story.
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Reviewer 1306253
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Brilliant book! I read Linda's first couple of books last year on the off chance, and they were amazing. So when I saw she had a new book out, I needed to read it and ended up getting sunburnt because I was so engrossed.
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Tina R, Reviewer
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This book was fantastic I read it in 2 days . I really hope I don't have to wait to long for the next book . This is a must read book absolutely brilliant .
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Michelle G, Reviewer
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A great gangland thriller.
Couldn't put it down. It's amazing. Already looking forward to the next installment
5**** thankyou netgalley for this book to read