‘Fools Gold’ by Gillian Godden is the second book I have read by this author, the first being ‘Gold Digger’, which introduces the reader to the Golds. I loved Golddigger and was so looking forward to this book. I did expect it to be an excellent read, so…no pressure!
A new life…
With their wretched life in Liverpool behind them, Julie and Ralph Gold head to London for their next big break. Julie’s had enough of slumming it, she’s ready to quit their life of crime and go legit.
The same old game…
But it seems their reputation has beaten them to it, and the underworld is already bubbling with news of their arrival. And as much as Julie tries to go straight, the more people underestimate them and treat them like fools. And there is only so much Julie can take…
One last trick.
So when they are offered one final big job, Julie knows they should say no. It’s risky and could cost them everything they have. But it could also be their last chance to make it big.
And when fools rush in, the Golds take the spoils.
It took no time for me to be totally immersed in the Gold’s world again. These two characters are definitely streetwise, as tough as they come and they won’t turn a hair if they need to resort to violence. They see that as a normal way to survive in their world. They are also weirdly likable and I have rooted from them from the beginning.
If you haven’t read the other book, I would recommend you do, even though this book. does tell you some of their histories. If you want to understand what made these two what they are now in detail and get to know them both, the previous book is (for me anyway) a must-read.
We see the return of some characters from the other book as well and I loved to catch up with them as well. This book did make me feel like I was catching up with old friends, dodgy ones, but still old friends. That’s down to the writing style of the author. I enjoy Gillian Godden’s style of writing as I feel like I am a part of these peoples lives. I am rather glad it is only through a story though, I wouldn’t want to know what would happen if I got on their wrong side in real life…I shudder to think!
Thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources and Boldwood Books for my place on the tour and the copy of the book.
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