Gina, v jejímž díle se prolíná humor s dojetím, zkoumá život, lásky a kariéru obyčejné ženy, která se odvážila následovat svůj sen. Skrze své zkušenosti policejní důstojnice a s pohledem na hledání chybějícího dílu dětství, autorka přináší čtenářům příběhy plné osobního růstu a sebepoznání. Její psaní, ovlivněné vzpomínkami na dětství a životními zvraty, nabízí jedinečný pohled na překonávání výzev a nacházení naplnění. Dějiny jejího života a zrod alter ega Mavis Upton dodávají jejím literárním postavám hloubku a autentičnost.
In a rest home plagued by mysterious deaths, the story unfolds as residents succumb to unnatural causes. This novel blends elements of mystery and humor, offering a cozy yet suspenseful atmosphere. As the investigation deepens, the quirky characters and their interactions add charm to the narrative, making it an engaging read for fans of lighthearted crime fiction.
It's a quiet English village--except for one crazed murderer--in this delightful romp by the author of the Constable Mavis Upton series. Librarian Prunella Pearce has left heartbreak behind to start a new life in the village of Winterbottom, where there's little social life to be had aside from the meetings of The Winterbottom Women's Institute at the parish hall. But a bit of excitement ensues when the group is about to elect a new president--and the nominees for the position begin dropping like flies. One is found facedown in a lemon drizzle cake, stabbed with a crochet needle. Another nearly dies spectacularly in the revolving doors of a Harrogate hotel. When Pru and her friend Bree agree to do some undercover snooping to help the police, little do they know that one of the Winterbottom women is hiding a scandalous secret . . .
Meet Mavis Upton. As mummy to 7-year-old Ella, surrogate to far too many pets and with a failed marriage under her belt, Mavis knows she needs to make some life-changing decisions. It's time to strike out into the world, to stand on her own two feet ... to pursue a lifelong ambition to become a Police Officer. I mean, what could go wrong? Supported by her quirky, malapropism-suffering mum, Mavis throws herself headlong into a world of uncertainty, self-discovery, fearless escapades, laughter, and extra-large knickers. And using her newly discovered investigative skills, she reluctantly embarks on a search to find her errant dad who was last seen years before, making off with her mum's much-needed coupon for a fabulous foam cup bra all the way from America. Follow Mavis as she tackles everything life can throw at her, and revel in Gina Kirkham's humorous, poignant, and moving story of an everyday girl who one day followed a dream.
The laughter continues to flow in Gina Kirkham's brilliant sequel to the hilarious Handcuffs, Truncheon and a Polyester Thong. Our hapless heroine, Constable Mavis Upton, is preparing to walk down the aisle with her fiancé Joe, but has to deal with her temperamental teen daughter, as well as investigate a serial flasher on a push bike. Throw a diva drag queen into the mix and you can expect more marvellous Mavis mishaps... Revel in Gina Kirkham's humorous, poignant, and moving stories of an everyday girl who one day followed a dream.
Constable Mavis Upton is back, and this time she's taking no prisoners - which is never ideal for a police officer... Mavis is pregnant, as is her daughter Ella. Facing the prospect of motherhood and being a grandmother simultaneously, the last thing Mavis needs is problems at work. She must contend with a new sexist dinosaur of a Sergeant who is more bully than mentor, and a mysterious case involving a blackmailer sending poison pen letters is baffling the force and tearing the local community apart. Can Mavis juggle impending motherhood and her career, maintain a loving relationship with her other half Joe and deal with being a grandmother, all while solving the case? Well, this is Constable Mavis Upton...literally, anything is possible...