Dastardly Deeds at St Bride’s
Dastardly Deeds at St Bride’s by Debbie Young is a fiction title published by Boldwood Books Limited in September 2022. This 194-page book presents a story centered around Gemma Lamb, who takes a job at an unconventional English girls’ boarding school, seeking to escape her controlling boyfriend. However, she soon uncovers that the staff harbors a range of sinister secrets, from an eccentric headmistress to a geography teacher selling off library books.
Readers will find a mix of mystery and humor as Gemma navigates her new environment, encountering quirky characters like the master of disguise and the rugged Head of PE. Set in a picturesque Cotswolds estate, the narrative explores themes of independence and the challenges of confronting hidden truths. With the help of her new friends, including some insightful pupils, Gemma strives to secure her safety and forge a new path for herself amidst the unfolding intrigue.
Official synopsis Publisher
For anyone who loved St Trinian’s – old or new – or read Malory Towers as a kid. St Brides is the perfect read for you.
When Gemma Lamb takes a job at a quirky English girls’ boarding school, she believes she’s found the perfect escape route from her controlling boyfriend – until she discovers the rest of the staff are hiding sinister secrets:
- Hairnet, the eccentric headmistress who doesn’t hold with academic qualifications
- Oriana Bliss, Head of Maths and master of disguise
- Joscelyn Spryke, the suspiciously rugged Head of PE
- Geography teacher Mavis Brook, surreptitiously selling off the library books
- creepy night watchman Max Security, with his network of hidden tunnels
Even McPhee, the school cat, is leading a double life.
Tucked away in the school’s beautiful private estate in the Cotswolds, can Gemma stay safe and build a new independent future, or will past secrets catch up with her and the rest of the staff?
With a little help from her new friends, including some wise pupils, she’s going to give it her best shot…
Previously published by Debbie Young as Secrets at St Bride’s.
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