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The Governor
- Narrated by: Lucy Price-Lewis
- Length: 15 hrs
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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.
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- Jenny Morris
- 15-09-20
Brilliant. Good Story line. clear to listen to.
Brilliant. couldnt turn it off.istened to in 2 day. Good voices. very clear to hear & understand.
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- Amazon Customer
- 25-05-20
Slow
Very slow. Good story about prison life. Similar events to those shared by the autobiographies of prison officers much told in a mild story fashion. Story did not hold my interest and I struggled to stay with it to the end.
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- Mrs. J. F. Scott
- 22-09-21
Great Book
Love the strong characters in this book. It's written and narrated well. A great listen
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- christa
- 19-08-22
Unfortunately I had to give up on this
The main character was unidimensional and unlikeable. At first I thought that was just how she was at the beginning of the story, but that there would be some kind of narrative arc for her leading to a more rounded, mature person. Then I realised that wasn't going to happen (also read some of these reviews). The depiction of prison life was interesting.
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- susan gibbons
- 17-08-22
The Governor
Where to begin, the narrator has narrated other books that audible have in the library so it sounded like another author.
The prison seems to have every possible scenario going on and the officers were useless, letting drugs and drink in and not having a clue.
The book was ok, nothing more, maybe better as a tv series. The language was totally ott.
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- Sharon
- 17-10-21
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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- Amazon Customer
- 04-10-21
Disappointing
Struggled to finish this one.Not up to La Plante normal standard.Disappointing plot line and lacking character depth.
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- WAP
- 27-03-21
Keen to know what happens next!
I liked her, The Governor. We're on her side, and understand her strengths, weaknesses and desires. I want see her through the next stage.
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- Su C.
- 08-02-21
Excellent!
Thoroughly enjoyed this Audible by Lynda La Plante, as I have all of her work. I'm looking forward to part 2.
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- DN Cumbria
- 30-08-23
Too many characters and a boring story.
I like Lynda La Plante’s books but this one was not for me. Too many characters and the story was monotonous and boring.
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