The Real Happy Valley

The Real Happy Valley

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

Summary

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A collection of real-life cases showing the bravery of female police officers.


Former Police Constable Alice Vinten shares the stories of brave policewomen who 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.

©2023 Alice Vinten (P)2023 Penguin Audio

Reviews

  • 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

About the author

Alice Vinten

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.
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