In the sixties, Briony Cavanagh ran a string of the most notorious brothels in London. Only Briony knew what went on behind those doors, and she never opened her mouth - unless she stood to benefit. Only Briony knew the painful road she'd travelled to get there. From an impoverished childhood that ended with shocking betrayal, she was determined to be mistress of her own fate. But along with success came risk and danger. And the Goodnight Lady had her own secret place that was always shadowed by loss.
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'Cole is brilliant at portraying the good among the bad, and vice versa, so until the very end we never quite know who to trust. This is the very stuff that makes her so compelling'
(Daily Mirror )'Right from the start [Cole] has enjoyed unqualified approval for her distinctive and powerfully written fiction'
(The Times )'Intensely readable' (Guardian )
'Martina Cole explores the shady criminal underworld, a setting she is fast making her own'
( Sunday Express )'Utterly compelling'
( Mirror )'The story will grip you from the first pages'
( Best )'Gritty novel from an author who knows intimately the world she writes about'
( Express ) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.About the Author
Martina Cole was born and brought up in Essex. She is the bestselling author of thirteen novels set in London's gangland, and her most recent three paperbacks, as well as her latest hardback, have gone straight to No. 1 in the Sunday Times on first publication. Total sales of Martina's novels stand at eight million copies.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This was another masterpiece by Martina. I stumbled on her first book Ladykiller about 6 years ago and haven't looked back since! All of her books are gripping from the first page to the last and are easy to follow and an enjoyable read. Goodnight Lady was fantastic and a sad but true portrayal of life in the early 1900's. She has a fantastic imagination and the ability to make you feel that you are actually there, her attention to detail is amazing. People tend to forget the hardships of east end families in the 1900's and this book although disturbing in places, is a very good portrayal. A truly enjoyable read. If you like this book you had better start ordering the rest. I have passed this book around to all of my family and friends and can honestly say it was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.
30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
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This is the second Martina Cole novel I have read, the first being 'Two Women'. I could not put the first one down and I could not put his one down. It begins in the slums in the early 1900's and portrays the sad and disturbing lives that many had to endure during these times. It spans almost a century and is superb throughout. I really felt like I knew the characters and it was wonderful seeing the rise of the main character, Briony Cavanagh. It is disturbing in places but unfortunately is a true account of what has occurred in this country in the last century. The storyline had me gripped until the very last page. The only downfall was the 'tough identical twins' which, in my opinion, was almost a carbon copy of the Krays. However this did not overshadow the book as a whole which I thoroughly enjoyed from start to finish.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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This is not my favourite Cole book, but I have read it more than once! This one starts in the twenties and continues through to almost the present day. The usual grit, drama, and graphic detail and telling the tales of how life's events have a funny way of panning out. As usual, the central character is a strong female, who starts life in the slums. She is forced into child prostitution and claws herself and her family out of the slums and gives them all a better life.
This novel is not only a great piece of fiction, but also a bit of an insight into the lives of the 'lower classes' during the 20s, 30s and to the present day.
This novel is not only a great piece of fiction, but also a bit of an insight into the lives of the 'lower classes' during the 20s, 30s and to the present day.
A great read and another must have for all Cole's fans!
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Goodnight Lady
Great read. Typically told my Martina Cole. Would recommend this for an easy holiday read. Good story, well written as usual.
Published 14 days ago by Beverley Green
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Good
I have read all of Martina Cole's books, and whereas one or two are disappointing, this one is a good read.
Published 19 days ago by goeash
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Brilliant
Best book I've read in years! Absolutely gutted I've finished it.
Hope she's wrote a few more this good! Fantastic
Hope she's wrote a few more this good! Fantastic
Published 1 month ago by Ashley Skorupa
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Gripping read.
Loved every second reading this one. Classic east end violence not as repetitive in places as some of her others. Nice ending too.
Published 1 month ago by Ms. K. E. Williams
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extremely good read
as always this book was brilliant - a very good read and i would advise anybody who has not read it to read it
Published 1 month ago by dawn guthrie
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Another brilliant book from Martina Cole
Martina Cole brings another great book that is interesting throughout. The characters are described in-depth which makes you feel like you know them. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Katie huscroft
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Goodnight Lady
The Goodnight Lady br Martind Cole was an excellant read as always her books are very good I would red more
Published 1 month ago by mccoyernest robert
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Fab!
Love it! As always with her books I just can't put them down! I loved this one, it was gritty and well written and I can't wait to get stuck into the next one!
Published 1 month ago by Beetlejuice
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Marvellous
As usual Martina Cole has written another great book. Reading her latest one which I got for my birthday last week.
Published 1 month ago by Mrs M G Taylor
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Brilliant
Another brilliant classic Martina cole one of my favourites to date really got to no the characters and shared there feelings could not put it down :)
Published 2 months ago by Jla
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