The Governor: My Life Inside Britain’s Most Notorious Prisons

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 you’re easily shocked or offended, you best look away now… Having worked for 16 years in a high-security women’s prison dealing with the likes of Rosemary West and Myra Hindley, Vanessa Frake thought she’d seen it all. That was until she was transferred to the notorious Wormwood Scrubs. Thrust into a ‘man’s 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 UK’s most ruthless criminals. In her Sunday Times bestselling autobiography, The Governor, Vanessa Frake offers a unique perspective on the world of criminology, law, and crime. Her experiences dealing with high-profile criminals and navigating the political landscape of the prison system make for an extremely compelling read. For fans of Neil Samworth (Strangeways Unlocked), Maggie Hartley (Will You Help Me?), Katy Weitz (Undercover Copper), Joe Cusack (Please Don't Leave Me), and Chris Atkins (A Bit of a Stretch).