THE KRAY BROTHERS The Image Shattered

Hardback. Legends become distorted over time. People have their own interpretation of the story. This account of the Kray brothers' activities shatters any illusions about their celebrity facade. The fact remains, they were gangsters and punished accordingly. The Krays never received parole and many people still wonder why. In the end it was the System that won. However, the legend still persists and many people wonder why. Revelations include : Why Reggie Kray never consummated his marriage to Francis. Details of the Firm's armoury and why certain weapons didn't work. The real reason why Ronnie Kray killed George Cornell. George Cornell's post-mortem examination. A famous transcript of the Kray trial taken from the original documents. Full medical reports on the Krays, including their state of mind, shortly after their arrest in 1968. The Twins' criminal records, complete with dates and convictions. How the Krays disowned their Firm and attempted to strike a deal with the authorities to reduce their final prison sentences. Illus. With 'Annexes' (Appendices), Original Interviews + Further Reading. 255pp. lge. 8vo. h/back. F. in F. dw.