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Karen Adams' dream became possible the day the RCMP finally included women in what was then, an unashamed boy's club. When Karen joined the very first group of female RCMP recruits at age 22, she never anticipated the indelible mark this would leave on the landscape of Canada's iconic police force and the women who came after her. Karen, least of all. Fueled by equal measures of naiveté and a relentless pursuit of excellence to win the respect of her fellow officers, Karen found her passion in life despite a hostile work environment, both inside and outside the RCMP. Her story pulses with excitement as she recounts her initial forays into drug busts, surveillance and undercover missions-all the while silently suffering with PTSD after a physical assault perpetrated by a trusted member of the vaunted force she strived so hard to become part of. Told with exuberance, humour and astonishing honesty, Woman In Scarlet, is a thrilling police car ride-along, as well as a deeply personal and courageous view of one woman's evolution from a fledgling cadet to a respected trailblazer for social and political change.

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An engaging, no-frills account of the challenges and rewards of being a female Mountie. ...with its endearingly straight-talking approach, the author's enlightening story should prove inspirational and informative for women eager to follow in her footsteps. Kirkus Reviews ... solid insights into how women can succeed against all odds This story belongs not just in autobiography and memoir collections, but in any library strong in law enforcement experience...creating a legacy...to reach future generations of women. Midwest Book Review (D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer) Thoroughly informative and enjoyable read! ...women considering a career in the RCMP, OPP, the military or regular police force would do well to pick up a copy of Woman in Scarlet before they submit their applications. Thanks for writing an important book, Karen Adams! Readers' Favorite Editorial Review

"""An engaging, no-frills account of the challenges and rewards of being a female Mountie."" ""...with its endearingly straight-talking approach, the author's enlightening story should prove inspirational and informative for women eager to follow in her footsteps."" Kirkus Reviews ""... solid insights into how women can succeed against all odds"" ""This story belongs not just in autobiography and memoir collections, but in any library strong in law enforcement experience...creating a legacy...to reach future generations of women."" Midwest Book Review (D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer) ""Thoroughly informative and enjoyable read!"" ""...women considering a career in the RCMP, OPP, the military or regular police force would do well to pick up a copy of Woman in Scarlet before they submit their applications. Thanks for writing an important book, Karen Adams!"" Readers' Favorite Editorial Review"

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