Jessie Keane returns with another tale of crime and vengeance in London's East End...In 1941, mixed race Ruby Darke is born into a family that seem to hate her, but why? While her two brothers dive into a life of gangland violence, Ruby has to work in their family store. As she blossoms into a beautiful young woman she crosses paths with aristocrat Cornelius Bray, a chance meeting that will change her life forever. When she finds herself pregnant, and then has twins, she is forced to give her children away. At that point she vows never to trust another man again. As the years pass, Ruby never forgets her babies, and as the family store turns into a retail empire, Ruby wants her children back. But secrets were whispered and bargains made, and if Ruby wants to stay alive she needs to forget the past, or the past will come back and kill her.
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'Gripping Thriller' --Look Magazine
"This is a fast-moving story full of drama with a lot of twists and turns. If you like Martina Cole, you'll love Jessie Keane" --Bella
"THIS WEEK'S HOT READ...This book combines tales of gangster underworld with history, romance and a little bit of mystery too" --Woman
"Jessie Keane's superb thriller which grips from start to finish" --Lancashire Evening Post
"THIS WEEK'S HOT READ...This book combines tales of gangster underworld with history, romance and a little bit of mystery too" --Woman
"fast moving, intriguing and a jolly good read" --Shropshire Star
"Fans of Martina Cole should try Keane's tough gangster family sagas. They'll love her latest which introduces Ruby Darke" --The Local --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
"This is a fast-moving story full of drama with a lot of twists and turns. If you like Martina Cole, you'll love Jessie Keane" --Bella
"THIS WEEK'S HOT READ...This book combines tales of gangster underworld with history, romance and a little bit of mystery too" --Woman
"Jessie Keane's superb thriller which grips from start to finish" --Lancashire Evening Post
"THIS WEEK'S HOT READ...This book combines tales of gangster underworld with history, romance and a little bit of mystery too" --Woman
"fast moving, intriguing and a jolly good read" --Shropshire Star
"Fans of Martina Cole should try Keane's tough gangster family sagas. They'll love her latest which introduces Ruby Darke" --The Local --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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In 1941, mixed race Ruby Darke is born into a family that seem to hate her, but why? While her two brothers dive into a life of gangland violence, Ruby has to work in their family store. As she blossoms into a beautiful young woman she crosses paths with aristocrat Cornelius Bray, a chance meeting that will change her life forever. When she finds herself pregnant, and then has twins, she is forced to give her children away. At that point she vows never to trust another man again. As the years pass, Ruby never forgets her babies, and as the family store turns into a retail empire, Ruby wants her children back. But secrets were whispered and bargains made, and if Ruby wants to stay alive she needs to forget the past, or the past will come back and kill her.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By nichola
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another fantastic book by Jessie Keane tried to hold back reading it to quickly but ended up finishing it in two days. hope there will be a sequel!
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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Well what can I say, This book was fantastic from start to finish, her best yet,
Not too long till the next one PLEASeE.
Not too long till the next one PLEASeE.
33 of 37 people found the following review helpful
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<Sighs and scuffs feet> Why? Every time I buy a Jessie Keane I promise myself I will take my time. But no, who am I kidding? I do what I always do, get thoroughly engrossed and then race through the book only to feel disappointed that I have again finished a JK book and now have the long wait until the next one! When I realised that Jessie Keane was introducing a new character I was pretty excited. Having said that, I wasn't sure whether they would live up to the fantastic characters that feature in the Annie Carter series
In this book we meet Ruby Darke who is a mixed race girl being brought up in War torn London by her abusive father and two elder brothers. While her two elder brothers get involved in the criminal underworld, Daisy works in the family shop and tries her best to keep everybody happy. When she is encouraged to lead a secret life she goes along not knowing that she will be swept off her feet by the dashing aristocrat Cornelius Bray. When she finds herself pregnant and gives birth to twins she is forced into giving them away. What happens next is that the book tells us Ruby's life story. We see her become a success in business but forgo love because of her desperate desire to never be hurt again.
I was truly engrossed from the very first few pages. Ruby Darke is a young girl with real spirit and you really get a feel for how she is treated in the 40's for being mixed race. Her family are nothing short of awful but it made me feel like I had to keep willing her on in my mind because she was such a likeable girl. Every few chapters there would be a slight time change and the years start to progress and we see how each passing year changes things for her.... Read more ›
In this book we meet Ruby Darke who is a mixed race girl being brought up in War torn London by her abusive father and two elder brothers. While her two elder brothers get involved in the criminal underworld, Daisy works in the family shop and tries her best to keep everybody happy. When she is encouraged to lead a secret life she goes along not knowing that she will be swept off her feet by the dashing aristocrat Cornelius Bray. When she finds herself pregnant and gives birth to twins she is forced into giving them away. What happens next is that the book tells us Ruby's life story. We see her become a success in business but forgo love because of her desperate desire to never be hurt again.
I was truly engrossed from the very first few pages. Ruby Darke is a young girl with real spirit and you really get a feel for how she is treated in the 40's for being mixed race. Her family are nothing short of awful but it made me feel like I had to keep willing her on in my mind because she was such a likeable girl. Every few chapters there would be a slight time change and the years start to progress and we see how each passing year changes things for her.... Read more ›
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Joanne
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Just finished this book - As usual Jessie Keane has outdone herself. It was incredible, could not put it down! Highly recommended.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By raquel
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Jesse Keane books just get better and better (just like Manda-Sue Hellar & Martina Cole) Nameless was an excellent read and I couldn't put it down and was late from several lunch breaks due to just wanting to read on. Amazing story line about the twins being born in war-time London to a single mum. Cracking ending, although I was gutted it ended! Hope Jesse writes a follow on story about the twins and Ruby. I fully recommend any Jesse Keane title but this one was a thrilling read!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Judrop
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What can I say..... Move over Martina (Cole) and watch out Kimberly (Chambers), Jessie is about to steal your crowns!!! This is one seriously good book, I'm not going to repeat all other 5 star reviews cos I agree with all of them, I think this is her best book yet and cant wait till her next one. The other thing I like is that we are getting a good book for a reasonable price and not ask to fork out over £10 for an average book just because its a certain author. If you are thinking about buying this book.. just do it you wont be disappointed.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Having read a number of Jessie's books this wasn't what I expected. Set in the 1920's and covering up to around 1975. We start the book reading of the main characters demise. I have to admit that it took me a while to get in to this book and I actually re-read the first chapter twice. However, it was well worth persevering with.
It wasn't long before the magic was worked and the characters really started to work. The main character Ruby, lives a rags to riches life but the path she travels is filled with violence, anguish, torment and finally love before her world is blown apart again. This is a gritty and gripping story with wonderful characters that you eithwe love or hate. Or even love to hate.
I didn't want this story to end and it certainly didn't end as expected. The last sting in the tails tears it all apart and the final chapter made me want to shout out in anger and dismay. A brilliant book. I really hope a sequel is written as so many questions are left unanswered.
It wasn't long before the magic was worked and the characters really started to work. The main character Ruby, lives a rags to riches life but the path she travels is filled with violence, anguish, torment and finally love before her world is blown apart again. This is a gritty and gripping story with wonderful characters that you eithwe love or hate. Or even love to hate.
I didn't want this story to end and it certainly didn't end as expected. The last sting in the tails tears it all apart and the final chapter made me want to shout out in anger and dismay. A brilliant book. I really hope a sequel is written as so many questions are left unanswered.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Highly recommended - such a great story. I couldn't put it down!
My first time reading Jessie Keane's work so can't compare to her other books but if you like a fast paced clever story that keeps you on the edge of your seat, read nameless!
My first time reading Jessie Keane's work so can't compare to her other books but if you like a fast paced clever story that keeps you on the edge of your seat, read nameless!
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Over rated!
Was an ok read but, more of a Romeo and Juliet ..... Could have been more nitty gritty but overall, it was .... Ok.
Published 10 hours ago by Beck x
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nameless jessie keane
a good read the plot kept you interested all the time. I definitely would read more books by this author
Published 1 day ago by dunn
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Nameless
What a great book.I thoroughly enjoyed it.Couldn't put it down.Will be reading a lot more of Jessie Keane books.great author
Published 2 days ago by Linda Dean
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Quite enthralling
Yes I really enjoyed this book I have read them all and I found this actually one of the best.
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Published 2 days ago by JoKatrina
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Amazing
Fantastic book from start to finish by Jessie Keane. I hope there will be a sequel. Could not put it down..... highly recommended
Published 3 days ago by katie gill
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Jessie Keane's a brilliant writer
The book was all I expected, she's a brilliant writer and keeps you on the edge of your seat always
Published 3 days ago by Polly
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great
Great story keeps u guessing although.what a sad life at the turn of the century .but at least she had happy ending.
Published 4 days ago by freda murphy
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OUTSTANDING
Jessie's book were good from the start and just keep improving. Could not put this down. Write more please and sooooon!
Published 8 days ago by sheila
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Brilliant
This story really touched me. It was so well thought out and written. I've read all of Jessie Keane' s books and have never found them lacking in st
Published 9 days ago by Miriam Timson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
This was one of the best books I have ever read love Jessie keane can't wait for her new book to come out
Published 10 days ago by sue duncanson
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