"The Guv'nor" was a classic book that started an entire genre. It was theriginal and incredible true story of the world's greatest hard man, LennycLean. Ever since it was published, fans of Lenny have been clamouring tonow more and more about this legendary figure. Now, at last, Lenny'so-author Peter Gerrard has gathered together the stories that Lenny toldbout his life that did not make it into the original book... Lenny McLean'sife story is an inspirational one. A bare-knuckle fighter by profession, heas one of the most notorious figures ever to emerge from the East End ofondon. Whoever you were, if you did right by the Guv'nor, you'd have ariend for life; if you crossed him, it would be at your peril. His untimelyeath in 1998, following a battle against cancer, was a tragic loss foramily and friends and left his legions of fans shocked and bereft. Now thoseans have a unique opportunity to learn more about their hero. So packed withdventures, bouts, rucks and amazing stories was Lenny's life that it wouldave been impossible to fit his whole life into one book.;Thanks to the

Peter Gerrard is a crime writer and biographer. As well as being a friend of Lenny McLean, he co-wrote Lenny's autobiography, The Guv'nor—the number one bestseller. He has also worked with Reggie Kray and was the co-author on Ronnie Knight's autobiography, Memoirs and Confessions. He lives in Lincolnshire with his wife and son.