Niddrie Boys

By Alex Brown

2022

First Published

4.14

Average Rating

526

Number of Pages

15H58M

Audio Length

Poverty, crime, gangsters, bullying, abuse, mental illness, HIV and a drugs epidemic that gripped the area and destroyed so many lives. A gritty real-life story, Niddrie Boys gives a ground-level insight into life on the streets of Niddrie in the east end of Edinburgh. It follows one young boy’s adventures as he grows up in a tough environment where the ever-present threat of violence lurks just around the corner. Seen through the same eyes that could also appreciate lifelong friendships, loyalty and the positive influence of the many strong women whose indomitable spirit inspired hope and love, this book is a reminder to keep striving towards a better future and a better life.

Avg Rating

4.14

Number of Ratings

5 STARS

50%

4 STARS

27%

3 STARS

2 STARS

14%

1 STARS

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Author

Alex Brown

Author · 3 books

I write romantic comedies and emotional love stories set in escapist locations and can’t wait to whisk you away to a gorgeous Greek island in the sun in my brand new novel, Bring Me Sunshine, when it’s published on June 6th. I’ve written 15 bestselling books, including the No.1 Kindle UK bestsellers Cupcakes at Carrington’s and The Secret of Orchard Cottage, and the international No.1 paperback bestsellers A Postcard From Italy and A Postcard From Capri. My novels have been published in 22 countries, hit the number one spot in three countries, been shortlisted for a Romantic Novelists Association award and have sold over a million copies. I live by the sea on the south coast of England with my family and when I’m not writing or reading, you’ll find me walking on the beach or binge-watching a boxset.