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The Runaway (Paperback)

by Martina Cole (Author)
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  • Paperback: 663 pages
  • Publisher: Headline; New edition (7 May 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0747255393
  • ISBN-13: 978-0747255390
  • Product Dimensions: 16.6 x 11.2 x 4.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,423 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #6 in  Books > Fiction > Authors, A-Z > C > Cole, Martina
    #72 in  Books > Crime, Thrillers & Mystery > Thrillers

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When Cathy Connor and Eamonn Docherty are thrown together as children in the East End their fate is sealed. Cathy’s miserable life as a prostitute’s child changes forever when she’s forced into care. The ordeal that follows leaves her with no choice but to run away to Soho, and she learns to survive in the violent heart of London’s underworld. Meanwhile, Eamonn, who fled to New York, has gained a reputation as a ruthless villain. But when their paths cross again, Cathy’s an equal match for Eamonn - and nothing's going to make her run away this time ...

About the Author
Martina Cole was born and brought up in Essex. She is the bestselling author of eleven novels set in London's gangland, and her most recent three novels have gone straight to No. 1 in the Sunday Times bestseller lists.

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fab book!!, 1 Feb 2006
The first of Martina Cole's books that I read and still remains one of my favourites that I find myself going back to again and again. The characters are all very different, but all linked through one character.

Enjoyed this book so much that I've bought all her other ones.

Highly recommended!!

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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!, 27 April 2001
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I have read all Ms Coles books to date and this would have to be the very very best I have read. It had me on the corner of my seat from the very 1st chapter and I read and read and read until the very last word. I was crying my eyes out in the end, so much so that I had to stop for a bit and compose myself before being able to finish this book. A wonderful story, fantastically thought out characters, descriptions that leave you breathless, a touch of humour and a tad of sadness. Left me wanting to re-read this one again and again! Can't wait for her new one to arrive on my doorstep!
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reading Could not put it down, 22 Feb 2001
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Brilliant story, parts of the West End is as she tells it.Sleezy with all sorts of characters lurking behind every corner waiting to pounce on the innocents. I have read all of Martina Coles books and wait in anticipation for her next one. I have just bought "Broken" and I am saving it for my holidays which is not until September I keep going to the Bookshelf to read it but knowing it will be brilliant I can wait, I have two weeks on an Island but I am sure to read it in a few days I cannot wait. Keep writing Martina.
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5.0 out of 5 stars martina wins again
Once again martina cole has come up trumps with a cracking good read, I have found it hard to put one of her books down until the final words have been digested as she makes you... Read more
Published 1 month ago by I. Gosling

3.0 out of 5 stars Good....but not one of her best
I love Martina, but even though I thoroughly enjoyed this book I was a tad annoyed at the characters. Read more
Published 6 months ago by D. Marcus

5.0 out of 5 stars Best ever read for me
this book has just made me addicted to reading again after not having picked up a book for 10 years. Read more
Published 8 months ago by S. Nixon

5.0 out of 5 stars a must read, unputdownable
I originaly read this story when it first come out but decided to read it again as I really enjoyed it the first time - I have to say it is still a excellent! Read more
Published 14 months ago by Ms. S. King

4.0 out of 5 stars Unputdownable
I loved this book from beginning to end. It only took a weekend to read and I absolutely loved the characters, the plot, everything! Read more
Published 18 months ago by dizzyshelly

4.0 out of 5 stars Gripping
Quite a long story with many characters, was a hard read but still really enjoyed this book. Read many Martina cole books and although they are all dark stories they are always... Read more
Published 24 months ago by A. Roberts

3.0 out of 5 stars Far Too Long
This was the second Martina Cole book I read, [after The Take] and whilst it had a strong beginning it seemed to lose it and meander in the middle section before a weak end... Read more
Published on 23 May 2007 by P. O'Neill

1.0 out of 5 stars No point to it.
I have always been under the impression that stories should have a beginning, middle, and an end. It's fair to say that this book has all three. Read more
Published on 10 Jun 2006 by CC

5.0 out of 5 stars Another superb effort!
I really love this story! This tale about a young girl who is forced to leave her home town and finds herself living with a transvestite and coping with all that life throws at... Read more
Published on 30 Mar 2006 by shell-jane

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This is an amazing book ! , holds you from the 1st few pages .... right till the very end , you cry , laugh .. smile ! and you want to MAKE everyone read it . Read more
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