The Worst Woman in Sydney: The Life and Crimes of Kate Leigh

By Leigh Straw

Uncover the true story of Kate Leigh, Sydney's most notorious female criminal, in this gripping biography.

From a wayward girl in Dubbo to the queen of the Sydney underworld, Kate Leigh defied expectations and built a criminal empire in a male-dominated world. Explore her life, her crimes, and her complex relationships, set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Australia.

Discover the secrets of the sly-grog trade, the violence of the razor gangs, and the social conditions that shaped Leigh's rise to power. Learn how she navigated the criminal underworld.Understand her complex relationship with the community.Explore the social and political context of her crimes. For readers interested in true crime, Australian history, and the lives of extraordinary women.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1742234798
• ISBN13: 9781742234793
• Release Date: December 2016
• Publisher: NewSouth Books
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.3" x 8.1"