"i know i could have loved you" "but you would not let me" Where Thomas Shelby foolishly lets go of the one Woman he would never stop loving Thomas Shelby X fem oc

London was a far cry from a picturesque city. It's streets were shadowed by the weight of corruption, with crooked police, ruthless politicians, and hardened gangsters running the show. For those who called this murky place home, life was a grim affair, marked by desperation and survival. There was little beauty to be found in the dim, smoke-choked air of those days, yet Florence Warden had no choice but to trudge through the treacherous paths of a city that seemed to swallow hope whole.

Lily Teahan enjoys her quaint life in Margate. As far as she knows, there's no need for excitement. That is until she stumbles across a man bleeding to death on the beach and she finds herself woven into the fabric of Alfie Solomons' tale.

A man needing a wife. A woman needing a husband. Arabella Solomons is trouble, even Polly Gray knows that, but there's no stopping Tommy. For the deal is done. A marriage. A truce. But every one needs to remember, if you add fire to fire , the fire grows.

It's the roaring twenties in Birmingham, the Peaky Blinders exist alongside God but they were much, much closer at hand than Him. Mercedes de Silva, thornless withered rose, petals filled with sorrow. Thomas Shelby, ruthlessly ambitious, conflicted by conscience, and one more thing-he feels no mercy for his enemies. 𝚃𝙷𝙾𝙼𝙰𝚂 𝚂𝙷𝙴𝙻𝙱𝚈 𝙿𝙴𝙰𝙺𝚈 𝙱𝙻𝙸𝙽𝙳𝙴𝚁𝚂 𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒏 - 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒏𝒆 & 𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒘𝒐 - 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒕𝒘𝒐 𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒆𝒆 - 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒆𝒆

Alfie Solomon's, 36, an ex-soldier, leader of the Jewish gang, illegal distillery owner and... baker. Was heartless and savage mentioned in that description? When Thomas Shelby agreed to Alfie's demands of getting a secretary for him he never thought that it would've been Tommys younger sister that would unlock his wounded heart. Sophia Shelby, 24, younger sister of Thomas Shelby, a sight for sore eyes, heavily protected by her brothers and was it mentioned that she was looking for a job to occupy her time? Never in a million years did she think that she would be working for Mr Solomon's, let alone the rest that came with it. But Sophia wasn't an easy catch, as well as the prettiest she was also the most skilled of the Shelby clan. But sometimes she let herself slip...

Eliana Sorkin has fled her home in Russia along with her father and brothers. She and her family are Ashkenazi Jews fleeing persecution from the Soviet Union. Now she finds herself in a new country, England. A few months after her arrival, she catches the eye of renowned Jewish gangster, Alfie Solomons. This story explores Alfie and Eliana's relationship over the years. More in depth view of Alfie's Ashkenazi Jewish heritage from his mother's side. Hope you enjoy!

𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐇 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝟏𝟗𝟐𝟎𝐬 was ruled by the Shelby family - or more so their gang. The Peaky Blinders were the infamous gang who earned their respect through the fear of the people. With the blades sewn into their flat caps and the weapons tucked into their jackets, people bowed their heads when passing them in the streets. You were considered lucky to have not had a run in with any of the three elder Shelby brothers. Arthur was the eldest. He was known for his fighting. You would often find him in the ring against somebody who was not his size. He went mad during the war and his return was nothing hit a relief for his mind. But when thinking he had finally escaped the war, one had started in his head. Arthur Shelby was his own enemy. Thomas was the second eldest - the most feared. He had a head for business and more common sense than his older brother. He had icy eyes which very rarely softened at the sight of anything. He was known for his trait of being unmerciful and careless. Despite being the second eldest, he was the brother who held the power. The brother who controlled the rest of them. John was the youngest of the three and arguably the softest. With his wonky smile and cheeky remarks, many of the girls in Small Heath found themselves falling at his feet. He would often find himself in trouble for acting childish. He didn't care too much for the business of the gang. He cared for the respect it brought their name. He enjoyed the thrill. And then you had John's twin sister - Francesca. Known for being one of the only Shelby siblings who seemed to laugh at Thomas. Her sister, Ada, being exactly the same. Francesca found that her brothers were ridiculous - too big for their boots as she'd say. Though she liked to use their name to get herself out of trouble. Francesca was often reckless and lacked the awareness one needed for the streets they lived in. She was her mother's daug

❝I'm selfish and I'm lonely arm's length, small talk, and then some company but, oh, do you have to know me, know me inside out?❞ PEAKY BLINDERS SEASON ONE - TBC [TOMMY SHELBY X FEM OC]