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The Governor

By: Lynda La Plante
Narrated by: Lucy Price-Lewis
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Summary

No one is above the law.

Barfield Prison is one of the toughest high-security prisons in England, housing the country's most dangerous criminals. And when an inmate is found dead in his cell, a riot breaks out, forcing the authorities to investigate a potential murder.

Despite being Barfield's youngest ever female Governor, Helen Hewitt is seen as the best woman for the job. But with a prison full of corrupt and suspicious officers, restless inmates and a broken system, Helen has her work cut out - and no allies to help her....

Based on the popular TV series starring Janet McTeer, the complete and unabridged Governor series is now available for the first time in audio.

©2020 Lynda La Plante (P)2020 Bonnier Books UK
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Great drama

This prison drama is brilliant. The woman narrating the book was great and I look forward to the second part.

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good story worth a read

the story is good and think gives a true inside to prison life gritty and truthfull..however bein a brummie myself was shamed into the brummie accent of one of the prisoners hopes they can get someone with a true brummy accent as this one was cringeworthy..bit am ready to read part 2. as I'm a fan of la plantes work...

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Excellent listen

Excellent narration and story, now on book 2 hope it’s a good listen too, really enjoying Linda la plante books

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Didn’t know what to expect and I enjoyed it

The title says it all . Did enjoy it even though at times could seem a little too far fetched.

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Glad I didn't pay for it

Interesting idea, certainly of it's time, very farfetched in places, prefer the prime suspect books

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Satisfactory

The story was a little slow going in comparison to her other books. There are many others I have enjoyed more.

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Brilliant

I could hardly get on with my day it held me and wonderful read by Lucy.

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Narration is wonderful, great characters

Really enjoyed this book, voices by narrator made it easy to keep up with characters.

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Everything about this is awesome

This book, so I have to say I totally have a bit of a girl crush on the leading lady. Helen Hewett takes on a new role and my god is she the right woman for the job. The team of prison officers arnt keen when a newbie gets promoted over and above their friend and colleague. The don’t like her ideas, beliefs or rules. They want her to fall. If ever I needed some girl power inspiration, this was the book. I can’t wait to start the second in the series. Thank you audible for recommending it to me.

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classic La Plante story!

loved this book . used to work in a prison and this audiobook is very authentic. The author definitely did her research. loved it so much, can't wait to listen The Governer Book 2.

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