Linda Calvey Author

'The first time I held a gun, I forgot to breathe.'

Linda Calvey has served 18 years behind bars, making her Britain’s longest-serving female prisoner at the time of her release. She moved to 14 different prisons during her time inside, sharing a prison with Rose West and Myra Hindley.

Since her release, Linda has gone 'straight' and leads a quiet life. She is a proud grandmother and finally has her family back together again.