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The incredible story of Britain's female gangsters from the seventeenth century to the present day.

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What a brilliant piece of research; pieced together with compassion, heart and understanding. Caitlin's book gives voice to women who have been forgotten or have only been seen through a male prism. She wrestles back their stories. This book is an extremely important part of women's social history. Read it!

-- Maxine Peake

This riveting book begins with the surprise of a different "ever after" and goes on to confound expectations, assumptions and stereotypes.

In Queens of the Underworld, Caitlin Davies displays that rare talent for history and storytelling without judgment. "Female Crooks" in particular could do with more of this.

-- Shami Chakrabarti

Neither sentimental nor judgmental, Davies presents these characters as important examples of criminological history.

Queens of the Underworld

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    A Hardback by Caitlin Davies

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      Publisher The History Press Ltd
      Published 14 October 2021
      ISBN-13 9780750993173
      978-0750993173
      ISBN-10 0750993170
      Also in:
      Biography: adventurers and explorers Collected biographies True stories / true accounts of events

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The incredible story of Britain's female gangsters from the seventeenth century to the present day.

      Trade Review

      What a brilliant piece of research; pieced together with compassion, heart and understanding. Caitlin's book gives voice to women who have been forgotten or have only been seen through a male prism. She wrestles back their stories. This book is an extremely important part of women's social history. Read it!

      -- Maxine Peake

      This riveting book begins with the surprise of a different "ever after" and goes on to confound expectations, assumptions and stereotypes.

      In Queens of the Underworld, Caitlin Davies displays that rare talent for history and storytelling without judgment. "Female Crooks" in particular could do with more of this.

      -- Shami Chakrabarti

      Neither sentimental nor judgmental, Davies presents these characters as important examples of criminological history.

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