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The Take (Paperback)

by Martina Cole (Author)
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  • Paperback: 672 pages
  • Publisher: Headline; New Ed edition (5 Jun 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0747267677
  • ISBN-13: 978-0747267676
  • Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 11.2 x 4.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 129,664 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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‘Martina tells it like it really is and her unique, honest and compassionate style shines through in her latest novel... A gritty tale that will keep you hooked and a must-read for Martina Cole fans’

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Freddie Jackson thinks he owns the underworld when he gets out of prison. He’s done his time, made the right connections, and now he’s ready to use them. His wife Jackie just wants her husband home, but she’s forgotten the rows, the violence, and the girls Freddie can’t leave alone. Bitter, resentful, and increasingly unstable, Jackie watches her life crumble while her little sister Maggie’s star rises. In love with Freddie’s cousin Jimmy, Maggie is determined not to end up like her sister.

Families should stick together, but behind closed doors, jealousy and betrayal can fester until everyone’s life is infected. And for the Jacksons, loyalty cannot win out. Because in their world you can trust no one. In their world everyone is on the take.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Take, 24 Oct 2005
By Mrs T Faulkner (Sheffield, S Yorks United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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Another classic Martina Cole book. I read this in one weekend as I couldn't put it down. Once again Martina has capture the atmosphere superbly. You can almost see the characters in the room. Having read all other Martina Cole books this one has not dissapointed me. It is fantasic insight into the other world of gangsters, prostitution, killing and drugs.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!, 15 Aug 2006
By O. Doyle "celticshedevil" (Ireland) - See all my reviews
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This is my third Martina Cole book having already read `The Know' and `The Ladykiller'. As with the other two books `The Take' sucks you in from page on and gives you an indepth look at the life of all the characters.

As with her other books The Take is set in the East End of London and The Take follows the lives of the Jacksons. Freddie Jackson has just been released from a stint in prison and is determined to climb the criminal ladder as quickly as possible having made all the right connections while behind bars. At his side is his loyal cousin Jimmy.

I won't say too much about what happens as that always ruins a book for me but I will say that this is one of the best books I've read in a while and I'm quickly becoming a Martina Cole addict. True as some others have said there is graphic violence and bad language but that is the way Martina Cole writes and I can't imagine too many East End hardmen with a posh accent and their pinky up when they lift their cup.

All in all this is an excellent story and I was gripped from page on until I reached the last page. Now I'm on the hunt for the next injection of Martina Cole.
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5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!!!!!, 31 Aug 2006
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This book is completely un-put-downable! Would be great if it was made into a film. You really get to feel the hard life and ordeals the characters have to go through. Absolutely enthralling and one of the best i've read in a long while. Will definately be on look out for more by Martina Cole! 1st class!!!
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