Page 25 of The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels
WhatsApp messages between Oliver Menzies and me, 22 June 2021:
Oliver Menzies
FFS! What the fuck have you been plotting and scheming behind my back?
Amanda Bailey
Nothing.
Oliver Menzies
You get to chew over the exciting stuff everyone wants to read about. I get to list the foster homes the kids were in.
Amanda Bailey
Pippa was worried both books would be too similar so she spoke to Jo and they decided we should spread the story between us. Work together.
Oliver Menzies
For pity’s sake! What a nightmare.
Amanda Bailey
You wanted access to the baby, didn’t you? Anyway, if you’re interested in labels and how they play out, you’ve got the best angle for you.
Oliver Menzies
Listen. It’s all fine. I can work with it. I’ve got an interview you’ll never get, so.
Amanda Bailey
Who? Gabriel?
Oliver Menzies
I’d say ‘you’ll soon see’ but you won’t – because you don’t know this person exists.
HM PRISON TYNEFIELD
APPLICATION FOR A VISITING ORDER
PRISONER NAME:Gabriel Angelis.
DATE:22 June 2021
YOUR NAME:Amanda Bailey.
REASON FOR VISIT:
I have sent a letter directly to the governor explaining the purpose of my visit. In short, I’m writing a book about the Alperton Angels cult and would like to interview you. I have applied for a visiting order and would very much appreciate if, in consultation with your governor, this could be approved.
Email I sent to the governor of HM Prison Tynefield, 22 June 2021:
Attn: The Governor
HMP Tynefield
Dear Sir,
