Frake, Vanessa
The Governor: My Life Inside Britain's Most Notorious Prisons
- ISBN 13:
- 9780008390051
- author:
- Frake, Vanessa
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- HARPERCOLLINS
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.3 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Women, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Governor: My Life Inside Britain's Most Notorious Jails Vanessa Frake's 16-year career in a high-security women's prison was marked by encounters with notorious inmates, including Rosemary West and Myra Hindley. However, it was her transfer to Wormwood Scrubs that proved to be the most challenging and transformative experience of her life. As a woman in a male-dominated environment, Frake's no-nonsense approach and fearless attitude earned her a reputation as a formidable figure. She recounts her experiences with unflinching detail, revealing the harsh realities of life behind bars, from dealing with celebrity criminals to being subject to violent attacks. This memoir offers a gripping and often humorous account of life inside Britain's most notorious prison, shedding light on the inner workings of the justice system and the individuals who inhabit it.
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