Tired of living in their deplorable council house with her controlling family, fourteen-year-old Stephanie Crouch is determined to run away. She however has nowhere to go. Initially I felt like the writing style was a bit simplistic, but I warmed to it and soon came to understand it as a reflection of the protagonist. Kimberley, who currently lives in Essex, England, has sold a million copies of her books across the globe.

Queenie: The gripping, epic historical crime novel from the

Now Kimberley is a household name whose books have sold world wide and whose characters have became a part of our lives. Whether you love her or hate her, everyone has something to say about Queenie. Tbh I always liked Queenie in the other books but at times just what she ‘overlooked’ re her boys behaviours especially Vinnie didn’t endear me to her quite so much this time

So when Kimberley Chambers decided to give us Queenie's story I just knew it was going to be a blinder of a read. Chambers' first novel, Billie Jo, was published by Random House’s Preface imprint in 2008. Chambers published another five books with Preface before moving to HarperCollins with her novel in 2012. [12] Chambers still writes all her books by hand. [13] Kimberly Chambers is one of those rare authors who has a gift for creating colourful characters, that are larger than life, you feel you know them inside out, and despite their flaws (they all have plenty of those), a small part of you can’t help but fall in love with everyone of the Butlers. it’s a testament to the authors writing that she is able to make you laugh and cry at their antics, love and hate them, all in the space of a few minutes!

Kimberley Chambers Books in Order (Complete Series List)

Other than the fact that she has surrendered her two children to her barbarous ex-lover, Jed O’Hara, Frankie also has another child on the way and is being held in Holloway ahead of her trial for attempted murder. If you are a Chambers fan then I have no need to say how long some of us hoped and waited for this book. If you are new to her writing then as this is Queenie's story, a prequel, here is as good a place to start as any. However, it is no secret I LOVE the Butler book's and whilst they have predominantly been about the boys, Queenie was always there. Now, with this book, we learn her story, how she came to be the woman we met over those books and that immovable relationship with her boys, particularly Vinny. I love Queenie and was pretty sure I would love the prequel just as much but wow I think this could well be my favourite book. My characters are memorable and I grew up in an area where I knew a lot of villains and I moved in those circles.“ Eddie Mitchell, Frankie’s brutal dad, isn’t even in the equation, as he is imprisoned ahead of his murder case.It was then I knew that I’d finally found my vocation in life. I mad very little notes, other than some character names. After I finished each chapter, the next came easy.” With the encouragement of friends, Chambers bought a copy of the Writers and Artists Year Book and scrolled through the list of agents.

Queenie - Kimberley Chambers

Kimberley Chambers is] the queen of the gritty, low-life tale . . .a fast-paced, thrill-a-minute ride that takes you on all sorts of twists and turns” - Bella I'm a big fan of Kimberley Chambers. I've read all her books so when I learned she was writing this book, I couldn't wait to read it. The story tells us what Queenies life was like before we met her in The Trap. Her life has not been an easy one. You will need to read the book to find out the reasons why. The storyline is believable and the characters are dysfunctional but lovable. There is humor and sadness in the Butlers lives. This book can be read as a standalone, but I'm sure, if you haven't already read The Butker series, you will after reading this marvellous book. I highly recommend it.The gifted novelist only has nine books, but her impact on London and around the world has been huge. Chambers has a three book series: The Traitor Chambers, Victim and The Feud. The series revolves around a long time feud between two families; the Mitchells and the O’Haras. Today the Havering Daily had the exclusive opportunity to talk to her about her life and her latest book ‘ Queenie‘ that comes out tomorrow. One thing about Queenie she is loyal to a fault and she exhibits this in spades towards her sister Viv. Now residing in a gorgeous tiny cul-de-sac in Rainham with her decent husband and an admirable social life, everything seems to be working out for her. Queenie is not always likable, she swears like a sailor and is not always a paragon of virtue, but one can commiserate with her considering her early life.

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Friends and loved ones are given the best treatment, while enemies are crushed. It’s just the way things are.Queenie marries the handsome but unreliable Albie and has several children with him. The entire Butler family begin to make something of themselves in the East End and their exploits are rarely legal. ⁣