The Policewomen's Bureau: A Novel

The Policewomen's Bureau: A Novel

â€œA page turning story, based on fact, about how it was to be an NYPD cop and a woman several decades ago: frightening, exciting, rewarding, as well as insulting, demoralizing and surreal, all at the same time. Policewoman Marie Carrara is the ultimate survivor.â€â€”Joseph Wambaugh

From the New York Times Bestselling author of Blue Bloods comes a fast-paced novel about the inner workings of the NYPD, and the early days of women on the force. â€œ

Itâ€™s The Bronx, 1958. The Policewomen's Bureau isnâ€™t respected within the Department, even when it handles cases the men canâ€™t solve. Marie Carrara is a young police matron who wants to move beyond the grim routine of guarding female prisoners to become one of the few female detectives in the NYPD.

Though she is a shy and naive, from a sheltered, immigrant background, Marie dives into the strange and terrifying world of big-city undercover work without hesitation, using her genuine innocence to deceive degenerates and drug dealers into thinking that sheâ€™s an easy target.

As she begins to create tougher undercover characters, she discovers that they might be able to inspire her in her off-duty life as well. Despite the violence of her job, the sexism she faces daily, and a rocky-at-best marriage waiting for her at home, Marie is determined to make a name for herself within the NYPD and be the role model her young daughter deserves.

With the support of Marie Cirile, the real-life inspiration for Marie Carrara, Edward Conlon adapts the true events of her memoir into a thrilling drama, a book only a best-selling author and decorated Bronx detective could have written.
Country USA
Brand Arcade
Manufacturer Arcade
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9781948924078
ReleaseDate 2019-05-28
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781948924078

Country	USA
Brand	Arcade
Manufacturer	Arcade
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9781948924078
ReleaseDate	2019-05-28
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781948924078

The Policewomen's Bureau: A Novel

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