The Governor: My Life Inside Britain's Most Notorious Prisons by Vanessa Frake (

Description: The Governor by Vanessa Frake THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLERAs seen on This Morning Back in the day, I was Governor of Security and Operations for HMP Wormwood Scrubs. If youre easily shocked or offended, you best look away now… FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLERAs seen on This Morning Back in the day, I was Governor of Security and Operations for HMP Wormwood Scrubs. If youre easily shocked or offended, you best look away now… Having worked for 16 years in a high-security womenâ™s prison dealing with the likes of Rosemary West and Myra Hindley, Vanessa Frake thought sheâ™d seen it all. That was until she was transferred to the notorious Wormwood Scrubs.Thrust into a â˜manâ™s worldâ™, her no-nonsense approach and fearless attitude saw her swiftly rise through the ranks. From dealing with celebrity criminals and busting drug rings, to recruiting informers and being subject to violent attacks, this hard-hitting but often humorous memoir reveals all about life behind bars in unflinching detail.Now, for one last time, The Gov opens the prison gates. Prepare for the madness and horror of daily life with the UKâ™s most ruthless criminals. Author Biography Formerly Head of Security and Operations at Wormwood Scrubs, Vanessa Frake was awarded an MBE for her work for the prison service in 2012. She retired early from the prison service, after 26 years, while the Government funding was still in place and things were going well in her job - she wanted to go out on a high. Now, in a complete career change, she bakes cakes at Angela Reeds Cafe and volunteers at Wood Green animal sanctuary. Promotional The unbelievable true story of my life inside Britains most notorious prisons. THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER Long Description THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER As seen on This Morning Back in the day, I was Governor of Security and Operations for HMP Wormwood Scrubs. If youre easily shocked or offended, you best look away now... Having worked for 16 years in a high-security womens prison dealing with the likes of Rosemary West and Myra Hindley, Vanessa Frake thought shed seen it all. That was until she was transferred to the notorious Wormwood Scrubs. Thrust into a mans world, her no-nonsense approach and fearless attitude saw her swiftly rise through the ranks. From dealing with celebrity criminals and busting drug rings, to recruiting informers and being subject to violent attacks, this hard-hitting but often humorous memoir reveals all about life behind bars in unflinching detail. Now, for one last time, The Gov opens the prison gates. Prepare for the madness and horror of daily life with the UKs most ruthless criminals. Promotional "Headline" The unbelievable true story of my life inside Britains most notorious prisons. THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER Feature The unbelievable true story of my life inside Britains most notorious prisons. THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER (1x8pp plates) * Prison books are a perennial favourite and Vanessas book follows on from the success of The Prison Doctor (93K TCM) whose author is a close friend of Vanessas and this book comes from the same writer. * Other recent titles to perform well include: Inside Alcatraz (82.2K tcm), Inside Broadmoor (34K tcm), Strangeways (39.3K tcm), and The Prison Doctor: Women Inside (19K tcm) * Hard-boiled but incredibly warm, Vanessa has endless stories she wants to share, providing our publicity and marketing teams with plenty of material. * Vanessas book will not only offer shocking and humorous anecdotes, but she will sensitively and intelligently explore the current state our prison system as well as what it means to be a woman working in mans world. * This will be a lead spring title for HarperElement in Spring 2021. Competition: The Prison Doctor;Women Inside;Inside Alcatraz;Inside Broadmoor;Strangeways;Dark Side of the Mind;34 Years in Hell;Prison Days;Fighting For Your Life;Unnatural Causes. By;Dr Amanda Brown;Jim Quillen;Jonathan Levi;Emma French;Neil Samworth;Kerry Daynes;Jamie Morgan Kane;Simon King;Lysa Walder; Description for Sales People THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER As seen on This Morning Back in the day, I was Governor of Security and Operations for HMP Wormwood Scrubs. If youre easily shocked or offended, you best look away now... Having worked for 16 years in a high-security womens prison dealing with the likes of Rosemary West and Myra Hindley, Vanessa Frake thought shed seen it all. That was until she was transferred to the notorious Wormwood Scrubs. Thrust into a mans world, her no-nonsense approach and fearless attitude saw her swiftly rise through the ranks. From dealing with celebrity criminals and busting drug rings, to recruiting informers and being subject to violent attacks, this hard-hitting but often humorous memoir reveals all about life behind bars in unflinching detail. Now, for one last time, The Gov opens the prison gates. Prepare for the madness and horror of daily life with the UKs most ruthless criminals. Gold title * Prison books are a perennial favourite and Vanessas book follows on from the success of The Prison Doctor (93K TCM) whose author is a close friend of Vanessas and this book comes from the same writer. * Other recent titles to perform well include: Inside Alcatraz (82.2K tcm), Inside Broadmoor (34K tcm), Strangeways (39.3K tcm), and The Prison Doctor: Women Inside (19K tcm) * Hard-boiled but incredibly warm, Vanessa has endless stories she wants to share, providing our publicity and marketing teams with plenty of material. * Vanessas book will not only offer shocking and humorous anecdotes, but she will sensitively and intelligently explore the current state our prison system as well as what it means to be a woman working in mans world. * This will be a lead spring title for HarperElement in Spring 2021. Competition: The Prison Doctor;Women Inside;Inside Alcatraz;Inside Broadmoor;Strangeways;Dark Side of the Mind;34 Years in Hell;Prison Days;Fighting For Your Life;Unnatural Causes. By;Dr Amanda Brown;Jim Quillen;Jonathan Levi;Emma French;Neil Samworth;Kerry Daynes;Jamie Morgan Kane;Simon King;Lysa Walder; Details ISBN0008390053 Author Vanessa Frake ISBN-10 0008390053 ISBN-13 9780008390051 Year 2021 Pages 352 Language English Short Title The Governor Publication Date 2021-04-15 Format Paperback DEWEY 365.641092 UK Release Date 2021-04-15 Imprint HarperCollins Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations (1x8pp plates) Edited by Steven Furnell Birth 1927 Death 1973 Affiliation Massachusetts Institute of Technology Position journalist Qualifications S. J. Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Subtitle My Life Inside Britains Most Notorious Prisons Alternative 9780008390068 Audience General AU Release Date 2021-08-17 NZ Release Date 2021-08-17 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131645473;

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