'A warts-and-all memoir of an ex-cop from probationer days on. Fascinating' IAN RANKIN'A humane but unflinching look at the sharp end of contemporary policing' LUKE JENNINGS'I loved this book. Gritty and gripping, moving and shocking, this brilliant police memoir shows that life on the force really is different for girls' ERIN KELLYWelcome to London. Population: 8.7 million. And it's your job to keep them safe...

**SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOK OF THE YEAR, TRUE CRIME AWARDSA collection of real-life UK cases based on interviews with actual female police officers, anonymized for their protection, showing their bravery and dedication.**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 Yorkshire, based on a series of interviews with these women who have sp...

Brought to you by Penguin.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 ...