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One of the UK's premier crime writers, Martina Cole has written over twenty successful novels, a number of which have been adapted into high-rating television dramas. "Dangerous Lady" has also been adapted for stage.
2 Martina Cole quizzes and 20 Martina Cole trivia questions.
1.
  'Broken' by Martina Cole    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a chilling story, set in the criminal underworld of Grantley. Warning - spoilers!
Tough, 10 Qns, Beckyel, Apr 10 09
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  Martina Cole    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Martina Cole is my favourite author and seeing as there are no quizzes on this site about her books I decided to create one. I will name a main character from one of Martina's books and you tell me which book the person appeared in. Good Luck!
Average, 10 Qns, sunny_mel, Apr 10 09
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Martina Cole Trivia Questions
1. Melanie Harvey found the first of the abandoned children; where did she discover him?

From Quiz 'Broken' by Martina Cole

Answer: On the roof of a building about to be demolished

Melanie was out jogging and she noticed a movement on the roof of a building that was about to be knocked down. The workers went up to investigate and found Jamie Charlton there.

2. Which book featured Nick Leary?

From Quiz Martina Cole

Answer: The Graft

"The Graft" tells the story of Nick Leary, who is a devoted father and husband, and what happens when intruders break into his home.

3. Why did Kate Burrows leave Patrick Kelly?

From Quiz 'Broken' by Martina Cole

Answer: He had not told her that he owned the club Girlie Girls

Detective Inspector Kate Burrows had fallen in love with Patrick, and he had promised that he would no longer be involved in any shady businesses. She was furious with him when his ownership of the club was revealed after the murder of Micky Duggan.

4. Maura Ryan features in two Martina Cole novels. "Maura's Game" is one of them, what is the name of the other?

From Quiz Martina Cole

Answer: Dangerous Lady

"Dangerous Lady" tells the story of the Ryan family and their rise in the criminal underworld of London's gangland.

5. Kate Burrows was investigating the children who appeared in such dangerous locations. Which of the people assisting her is incorrectly matched with his/her job title?

From Quiz 'Broken' by Martina Cole

Answer: David Golding, public prosecutor

David Golding was a colleage that Kate had not particularly liked until he made stringent efforts to help her with the case. Leila Cadman was new to her job, but had already won Kate's trust and friendship.

6. Which book has the character Susan Dalston?

From Quiz Martina Cole

Answer: Two Women

"Two Women" follows Susan Dalston's life from her rough upbringing as a child, through her violent marriage and then prison when she is convicted of murdering her abusive husband.

7. What was the name of the officer who came to help Kate with the case?

From Quiz 'Broken' by Martina Cole

Answer: Jenny Bartlett

Jenny Bartlett was an experienced officer who had been involved in many cases of child abuse and Kate was glad of her experience. Kerry Alston was the mother of some of the children involved and Sarah Coltman had seen a woman trying to take a little girl away despite the child's protests.

8. Joanie Brewer is the main character in which book?

From Quiz Martina Cole

Answer: The Know

"The Know" is about Joanie Brewer and her family's life on a run down council estate. Her life is turned upside down when her youngest child, Kira, goes missing.

9. DI Kate Burrows also features in two Martine Cole novels. "The Ladykiller" was the first one, what was the second?

From Quiz Martina Cole

Answer: Broken

Several young children are being found abandoned in dangerous situations, seemingly all put there by their mothers. Kate Burrows has to work out if there is a connection.

10. Who was responsible for having Patrick Kelly shot?

From Quiz 'Broken' by Martina Cole

Answer: Boris Stravinsky

Boris arranged for Patrick to be killed. Patrick was badly injured by the gunman and was in a coma for several days afterwards. As he recovered, he decided that he had had enough adventures in his life and once he had settled the score with Boris, he would retire.

11. Marie Carter features in which book?

From Quiz Martina Cole

Answer: Faceless

Eleven years ago Marie Carter was jailed for the murder of her two best friends. Now released, she has been disowned by her family and friends but someone is watching her, knowing that she will be wanting retribution.

12. Why did David Reilly try to kill his father?

From Quiz 'Broken' by Martina Cole

Answer: He discovered that he was a paedophile

Natasha Linten had been speaking very indiscretely at the pub, and this tipped David off to his father's crimes. In a fit of rage, he beat his father, although he did not kill him.

13. Briony Cavanagh features in which book?

From Quiz Martina Cole

Answer: Goodnight Lady

Briony Cavanagh runs a string of brothels in the 1960's but the road she took to get there is known only to her.

14. Donna Brunos is the main character in which book?

From Quiz Martina Cole

Answer: The Jump

When Donna's husband Giorgio is sent to prison for armed robbery, Donna realises that he needs her more than ever, especially when he says he is innocent and needs her to help him escape.

15. In which book is Cathy Connor the main character?

From Quiz Martina Cole

Answer: The Runaway

Cathy Connor and Eamon Docherty's lives have been thrown together since childhood. After a series of events which sends their lives in different directions, fate intervenes and they are thrown together again.

16. Who got married at the end of the story?

From Quiz 'Broken' by Martina Cole

Answer: Willy Gabney and Maureen

After being kidnapped and held hostage for so long, Willy came to realize just what Maureen meant to him. He decided to marry her and retire, concentrating instead on caring for her and keeping an eye on her son, Duane.

17. Jackie Jackson features in which book?

From Quiz Martina Cole

Answer: The Take

Jackie is getting ready to welcome her husband home after spending six years in prison. I would recommend Martina Cole's books to anyone. They sometimes make for a hard read but you won't be able to put them down.

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