D'Alessandro, Ruth
Calling Detective Crockford: The story of a pioneering policewoman in the 1950s
- ISBN 13:
- 9781802793680
- author:
- D'Alessandro, Ruth
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Welbeck
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.7 x 3.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Women, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
This memoir tells the story of Gwen Crockford, one of Britain's first female detectives in post-war Britain. In 1956, she became a pioneering policewoman after completing Hendon Detective Training School with flying colours.
Gwen's career was marked by diverse and challenging cases, including murder scenes, sex crimes, and undercover investigations. She worked alongside her male colleagues, earning their respect for her sharp mind and quick learning abilities. However, the demands of her job took a toll on her, forcing her to reevaluate her career after a traumatic event.
Written by Gwen's daughter Ruth, this book offers a fascinating insight into late-1950s society and the challenges faced by female police officers. It is the second book in the Crockford series, following Calling WPC Crockford - Gwen's time as a pioneering uniform policewoman in the early 1950s.
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