A gripping biography of Sydney's most notorious woman. Despite more than 100 criminal convictions, Kate Leigh is also remembered as a local hero, giving money to needy families and supporting her community through the Depression and war. Novelist and historian Leigh Straw teases out the full story of how this wayward Reformatory girl from Dubbo made a fortune in eastern Sydney and defied gender stereotypes to become a leading underworld figure. Explore the dark heart of 1920s Sydney, a city rife with sly grog, razor gangs, and police corruption. The Worst Woman in Sydney is for readers interested in: - True crime stories - Australian history - Biographies of strong women Discover a fascinating tale of crime, resilience, and community in early 20th-century Australia. From country girl to underworld queen, Kate Leigh's story is a captivating journey through a bygone era.