Clarkson, Wensley
Billy Hill: Godfather of London
- ISBN 13:
- 9781906015435
- author:
- Clarkson, Wensley
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Pennant Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 288
- Genre:
- BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Billy Hill, the first celebrity gangster, was a charismatic figure with a deadly edge who rose to the top of the London underworld. His control of the city's gambling rackets and masterminded a heist that set the template for the Great Train Robbery. Born in London's King's Cross, Hill's life was marked by a series of daring crimes and a rise to power that captivated the nation. This book tells the story of his unparalleled saga, from his early days to his eventual downfall. Wensley Clarkson's biography provides a detailed and gripping account of Hill's life, shedding light on the world of post-war crime in Britain.
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