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Line of Duty
- The Real Story of British Police Corruption
- Narrated by: Rupert Farley
- Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Politics & Social Sciences, Politics & Government
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- Richard Winter
- 23-04-21
Very good
very interesting audio book worth a listen enjoyed the narration and the various true stories
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- Kenny Divall
- 22-03-21
Well Researched
Very good explanation of the difference between the TV drama and what happened in the real situations
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- carol
- 29-07-21
Fab and informative, good narrator too
It a shame that people can be corrupted, by money etc, esp the Police and the law system
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- momma
- 21-05-21
Truly insightful
Thank you for writing this book.
We have thoroughly enjoyed the The Line of Duty Series but honestly think I will enjoy more now after ready this. So interesting and made better hearing it read by the true author!
Hayley