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The Real Happy Valley

True Stories of Crime and Heroism from Yorkshire’s Front Line Policewomen

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The Real Happy Valley

By: Alice Vinten
Narrated by: Sara Poyzer
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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 Crime Women

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An excellent set of stories, and a very well narrated book. The police women featured serve to remind that courage and street smarts are not the exclusive preserve of male colleagues.

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Found this by accident read it and loved it. Thoroughly recommended. A look into the true bravery of the police.

Great book!

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Another great read by Alice. Having served on the frontline, I love how Alice is able to recreate the all too familiar emotions that go hand in hand with each account from the officers. It is cathartic to hear these experiences, and serves as a great reminder of all of the females in the Police service across the UK. Looking forward to her next venture.

Real stories from women on the frontline

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excellent account of everyday policing in the present time. Evidence of lack of resources all the time, resulting in putting the Officers in even more danger

the realism of the accounts

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Listened to this on 24 hours.
Excellent true life account.
Excellent narration.
All round a really engaging book. I enjoyed each chapter equally.
A must for true life fans.

5 stars without a doubt! ***** A very true life account about the Police.

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I watch very little television, especially police procedural shows and I've never watched Happy Valley so I'm not sure why I bought this book but I'm glad that I did.
It reports on the sort of incidents and trauma that the police ( policewomen in this case) endure every day, protecting the public.
It's not an easy listen .

A shocking read.

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I liked the idea of this true crime story but was left feeling a bit short changed.
Not as good as it is advertised to be

Not that great

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