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The true story of how Lord Boothby and Ronnie Kray almost brought down the Establishment … and how the Establishment saved itself

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In detailing the cover-up and its repercussions, Smith has drawn on many new and original sources. He usefully places it in the context of the Vassall and Profumo affairs, which had already catastrophically undermined public confidence in the establishment and made everyone involved determined to avoid another political scandal. His book is both lively and engrossing, and provides the clearest and most comprehensive account yet of this extraordinary saga. -- Peter Parker
A revelatory and often hilarious tale of sex, class and manipulation. -- Alexander Larman * The Observer *
Daniel Smith tells the story of Boothby, the Krays and Goodman in a rollicking tone that carries conviction and reads well. -- Richard Davenport-Hines * The Times *
Daniel Smith explores the conspiracy of silence surrounding Sir Robert Boothby. ... A sensational item or allegation on every page. -- Roger Lewis * The Daily Mail *

The Peer and the Gangster

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      Publisher The History Press Ltd
      Published 3 July 2020
      ISBN-13 9780750993296
      978-0750993296
      ISBN-10 0750993294

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The true story of how Lord Boothby and Ronnie Kray almost brought down the Establishment … and how the Establishment saved itself

      Trade Review
      In detailing the cover-up and its repercussions, Smith has drawn on many new and original sources. He usefully places it in the context of the Vassall and Profumo affairs, which had already catastrophically undermined public confidence in the establishment and made everyone involved determined to avoid another political scandal. His book is both lively and engrossing, and provides the clearest and most comprehensive account yet of this extraordinary saga. -- Peter Parker
      A revelatory and often hilarious tale of sex, class and manipulation. -- Alexander Larman * The Observer *
      Daniel Smith tells the story of Boothby, the Krays and Goodman in a rollicking tone that carries conviction and reads well. -- Richard Davenport-Hines * The Times *
      Daniel Smith explores the conspiracy of silence surrounding Sir Robert Boothby. ... A sensational item or allegation on every page. -- Roger Lewis * The Daily Mail *

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