{"product_id":"9781408724330","title":"Under Their Roof","description":"Author: Kathleen Richards\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781408724330\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Little Brown\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 07 Apr 2026\u003cbr\u003ePages: 288 Format: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKathleen 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.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile 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.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt 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.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut 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...\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis 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.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67859485032606,"sku":"ADS-9781408724330","price":24.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781408724330.jpg?v=1793253750","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781408724330","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}