Books like The life by Martina Cole

Peter and Daniel Bailey, polar opposites in temper and approach, run London’s East End as a formidable organized crime dynasty. Their brutal leadership and criminal empire are abruptly tested when the family’s next generation—particularly Tania, Lena’s youngest—faces a shocking personal loss. The story follows Tania as she is thrust into the Baileys’ shadowy world. Torn between protecting her family and confronting the violence that surrounds her, she must decide whether to betray the very bonds that keep them alive. Martina Cole paints a stark portrait of a family fractured by blood, betrayal, and revenge, yet still bound by loyalty. Set against the gritty backdrop of late‑20th‑century London, the novel delves into the intersections of power, crime, and family allegiance, exposing the relentless pull of the street life.

First publish date: 2012