The Real Happy Valley: True stories of crime and heroism from Yorkshire’s front line policewomen

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Alice Vinten

The Real Happy Valley

True stories of crime and heroism from Yorkshire’s front line policewomen

Alice Vinten

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Penguin (Transworld)
23 December 2023

True crime; True stories of heroism, endurance & survival; Police & security services

A collection of real-life UK cases based on interviews with actual female police officers, anonymized for their protection, showing their bravery.

Alice Vinten, a former Met Police Constable with over 10 years of service on the force, shares the stories of brave and dedicated policewomen who have been involved in real-life cases in the UK, based on a series of interviews with these women who have spent their entire careers at the sharp end of crime-fighting.

The Real Happy Valley reveals what life on the beat is really like. From dealing with domestic abuse cases to facing personal assaults, gang crime and murder, these courageous women stop at nothing to bring criminals to justice, never failing to put others' safety before their own.

Gripping and inspiring, The Real Happy Valley is a celebration of our finest policewomen's extraordinary courage, and their peerless commitment to protect and serve.

By: Alice Vinten
Imprint: Penguin (Transworld)
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 199g
ISBN: 9781804993460
ISBN 10: 1804993468
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 23 December 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Alice spent over eleven years in the Metropolitan Police Service as a constable. Her memoir about life on the beat, On The Line- Life - and Death - In the Metropolitan Police (Two Roads), received excellent reviews and led her to becoming a crime and police commentator for national media, as well as working with the BBC and other television production companies on various police dramas and documentaries. She lives with her children near the sea in Essex.

Reviews for The Real Happy Valley: True stories of crime and heroism from Yorkshire’s front line policewomen

Alice Vinten has published an important book on policing. She is a credit to the profession. I hope this signals a fresh approach to policing. * Dr Charlotte Proudman, Founder of Right To Equality *