Already Broken
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  • Reads 205
  • Votes 5
  • Parts 2
  • Time 18m
Ongoing, First published Feb 21, 2017
Bit different to what I normally write but who can resist a slice of Shelby pie now and again. 

Big massive credit to @Jxcob_Frye who has helped/advised/co wrote this. It's very much appreciated lady! If you've not already checked out her stories.. what the bloody hell is wrong with you?  

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Set in the heart of Birmingham within the bleak and somber years following the end of World War One, Thomas Shelby and his kin struggle to adapt to civilian life after the unimaginable horrors they faced in France. 

Social depression and civil depravity on the coal stained streets force them further into a life of crime and illegal bookmaking,  illicit gambling becoming their soul source of what, very quickly, becomes a lucrative income.  

All is well until there comes along a larger fish in their underworld pond in the shape of Darby Sabini, Tommy isn't happy and ropes the rest of the Peaky Blinders in to uphold their gangs self preservation.

Tommy's steely caliber and stoicism rarely gives little away......until a girl catches his eye
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