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Under Their Roof

My shocking true story of surviving serial killers Fred and Rose West

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 Kathleen Richards was just 17 when she and her sister Deirdre found themselves on the doorstep of 25 Cromwell Street, Gloucester, seeking lodgings from a seemingly friendly local couple: Fred and Rose West.

While growing up in poverty-stricken Dublin in the 1960s, Kathleen was abused from a young age. A move to England allowed her to escape, but even so life remained difficult, forcing her to seek refuge.

At first, Cromwell Street provided freedom for the sisters who were entertained by Fred's quirky behaviour. Kathleen was also happy to make a new friend in her fellow lodger, Shirley Robinson.

But then, things took a sinister turn: Fred began to abuse Kathleen with his wife's encouragement. And, when Shirley suddenly disappeared too, Kathleen's world began to grow very dark...

This is a chilling account of what it's like to come face-to-face with Britain's most notorious serial killers, but it is also an inspiring account of the resilience of women and how to find happiness after trauma. Murder True Crime Women
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I thoroughly enjoyed even though it is such a sad and frightening tale of talk life trauma of Kathleen's life

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Wow… what a story, so heart wrenching!
All those poor women. Well written & well read! 👏🏻👏🏻

Amazing

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This book was so amazing. A incredibly strong lady recounting her life story at the hands of so many abusive people,including the vile Wests. It had me close to tears so many times but WOW! how well written and read.
I wont spoil it for other listeners but i need to say Katheen..You are enough!! God bless you💖

Hearbreaking💔

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absolutely a amazing listen, highly recommend to anyone who enjoys true crime and autobiographies. 👌

amazing 👏

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It's hard to say how good this audio book really was. Fantastic narration of material that really is harrowing. I was brought to tears a few times, I cannot believe how much trauma one person can withstand. Kathleen is an inspiration to us all. Thank you for sharing your story with us.

Traumatic, but spellbinding

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