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Two Old Dears
CliveWhite, the Mail newspaper’s investigative reporter receives a call from a police contact following the arrest of two elderly ladies for suspected armed robbery. What reporter could resist following that up!
Out of the blue, a D-notice is slapped on his attempts to secure more information and the police are advised to drop the case. Why? What reason was there for MI5 to spike the story and stop any investigation?
Clive’s subsequent enquiries reveal that the two old dears are extremely wealthy in their own right. Their hidden talents – one being a kleptomaniac and the other a nymphomaniac – are put to good use in their daring escapades, which are carried out for altruistic motives – to rob the rich to pay the poor!
As latter-day Robin Hoods, the two ladies pull off some of the most daring robberies all over Europe, taking on not only the Mafia, but the elite and ... the Establishment.
Their secret past is protected by MI5. Why? What have they done to deserve this?
Edward Evans has crafted an immensely humorous and fascinating read.
Out of the blue, a D-notice is slapped on his attempts to secure more information and the police are advised to drop the case. Why? What reason was there for MI5 to spike the story and stop any investigation?
Clive’s subsequent enquiries reveal that the two old dears are extremely wealthy in their own right. Their hidden talents – one being a kleptomaniac and the other a nymphomaniac – are put to good use in their daring escapades, which are carried out for altruistic motives – to rob the rich to pay the poor!
As latter-day Robin Hoods, the two ladies pull off some of the most daring robberies all over Europe, taking on not only the Mafia, but the elite and ... the Establishment.
Their secret past is protected by MI5. Why? What have they done to deserve this?
Edward Evans has crafted an immensely humorous and fascinating read.
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346 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 6, 2016
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May 3, 2019
I bought this (signed copy) from a bloke in a car park. Think that sounds dodgy? Wait until you read what the two ladies get up to, lol.
So, the chap was the author, and the car park was outside the Bronte parsonage (where I was paying homage to my favourite author of all time).
Enough of that; more about this marvellous book...
So, who on earth would suspect two old dears of holding up a bank? Well, not many.
As the journalist interviews these two doddery women, he reveals a very shady past. Turns out they have had very lively...err...lives.
I don't want to give too much away, as it's too much fun discovering each story as it unfolds. But let's just say there's been intrigues...liaisons...shenanigans.
This truly is a delightful tale, which follows a sort of farce set up, and I mean that in the best possible sense.
Mostly set in wartime, these good time girls are a hoot!
The way in which it is told is rather fun too. These two splendid ladies reminisce about times gone by in a slightly unusual fashion.
Want to read a book where you feel you're living the life of the rich? Be inspired by empowered women? Or just have a bit of a laugh? Well, pick up this one. It'll bring a smile to your face and warm the cockles of your heart.
(but maybe read the Kindle version; the paperback it quite sizeable to hold)
Witty and entertaining.
4.5*
So, the chap was the author, and the car park was outside the Bronte parsonage (where I was paying homage to my favourite author of all time).
Enough of that; more about this marvellous book...
So, who on earth would suspect two old dears of holding up a bank? Well, not many.
As the journalist interviews these two doddery women, he reveals a very shady past. Turns out they have had very lively...err...lives.
I don't want to give too much away, as it's too much fun discovering each story as it unfolds. But let's just say there's been intrigues...liaisons...shenanigans.
This truly is a delightful tale, which follows a sort of farce set up, and I mean that in the best possible sense.
Mostly set in wartime, these good time girls are a hoot!
The way in which it is told is rather fun too. These two splendid ladies reminisce about times gone by in a slightly unusual fashion.
Want to read a book where you feel you're living the life of the rich? Be inspired by empowered women? Or just have a bit of a laugh? Well, pick up this one. It'll bring a smile to your face and warm the cockles of your heart.
(but maybe read the Kindle version; the paperback it quite sizeable to hold)
Witty and entertaining.
4.5*
June 25, 2020
I can honestly say I enjoyed this unusual book
Edward Evans tell the story of 2 women one a kleptomaniac the other a nymphomaniac
They are wealthy lived a life through the war & had adventures
Clive is a reporter who meets the ladies in the police station after they had been arrested
The ladies with their solicitor convince Clive to an arrangement- they tell him all they have done & wanting to make amends when they die
This story is great & I was gripped with the unbelievable or is story true ?
Edward Evans tell the story of 2 women one a kleptomaniac the other a nymphomaniac
They are wealthy lived a life through the war & had adventures
Clive is a reporter who meets the ladies in the police station after they had been arrested
The ladies with their solicitor convince Clive to an arrangement- they tell him all they have done & wanting to make amends when they die
This story is great & I was gripped with the unbelievable or is story true ?
May 17, 2023
What utter rubbish
Probably the worst book I've ever read, didn't get far through it. Trying a hard to be raunchy and sexy it's just laughable. No more sexy than a wet dishcloth.
Nothing entertaining about the so called robberies and the grammar and spelling are atrocious
Probably the worst book I've ever read, didn't get far through it. Trying a hard to be raunchy and sexy it's just laughable. No more sexy than a wet dishcloth.
Nothing entertaining about the so called robberies and the grammar and spelling are atrocious
April 6, 2018
Really not for me, but happy to support a local author, especially when part-proceeds go to deserving charities 👍
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May 4, 2022Excellent
Another excellent book by Mr Evans, a gripping story , or was it all true? We will never know but it was a good book all the same .
Another excellent book by Mr Evans, a gripping story , or was it all true? We will never know but it was a good book all the same .
October 2, 2025
A very enjoyable romp . . . written in pure British style! Unlikely heroines in superbly funny situations— a guaranteed likeable "beach read."
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