Never Love a Stranger

Set against the gritty backdrop of New York's Hell's Kitchen, the story follows Francis "Frankie" Kane, an orphan who turns to crime after being expelled from a Catholic orphanage due to his Jewish heritage. As he rises to power, Frankie becomes one of the city's most feared criminals, indulging in a life of excess. Meanwhile, his childhood friend Jerry, now a determined district attorney, seeks to bring him to justice. This powerful tale of ambition, corruption, and rivalry marked the debut of Harold Robbins, a prolific author whose career skyrocketed after this bestseller.