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H’wives book a series?

The book that exposed “Real Housewives of New Jersey” psycho Danielle Staub’s drug-dealing past is being shopped as a possible TV series, according to TV sources.

The book, “Cop Without a Badge,” has played a big role in The over-the-top TV series ever since one of The other Jersey wives found it — supposedly at The library.

The book contains Danielle’s blurry mug shot from 1986 and details of her sordid past that The other “Housewives” have used to keep The volatile Staub out of their group.

Veteran TV writer David Black, a “Law & Order” alumnus with a list of credits that goes back to “Miami Vice,” and Charles Kipps, a former “Cosby Mysteries” writer and the author of the book, are pitching the proposed new series next week in a series of Hollywood meetings, according to sources.

Several studios have apparently expressed interest in The title character of The book — former con man Kevin Maher, who was recruited out of prison to become an undercover informant for The New York Police Department and FBI.

Danielle — then living under her birth name, Beverly Merrill — was Maher’s girlfriend during those years, The book says. He met her in Miami while she was out on bail on drug and kidnapping charges, according to The book.

“Cop Without a Badge,” first published 14 years ago, was out of print when it made its first appearance on The reality TV show last season. It has since been re-published.