Dastardly Deeds at St Bride’s
- Author Debbie Debbie Young, Debbie Young
- Narrator Laura Kirman
- Publisher Boldwood Books
- Publish Date 15 September 2022
- Run Time 5 hours and 36 minutes
- Format x-book®
- Genre Adventure fiction, Category fiction, Crime and mystery fiction, Fiction: mashup, Modern and contemporary fiction, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Love and relationships.
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What to expect
'A delight from start to finish' Juliette Lawson
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.
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Hairnet, the eccentric headmistress who doesn't hold with academic qualifications
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Oriana Bliss, Head of Maths and master of disguise
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Joscelyn Spryke, the suspiciously rugged Head of PE
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Geography teacher Mavis Brook, surreptitiously selling off the library books
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Creepy night watchman Max Security, with his network of hidden tunnels
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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...
For anyone who loved St Trinian’s – old or new – or read Malory Towers as a kid. St Bride's is the perfect read for you.
Readers love Debbie Young:
'A cracking example of cozy crime!' Katie Fforde
'This is a wonderfully written, warm and witty story' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
'All the books from this Queen of Cosy Mystery bring smiles to my face and put me in a good mood' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
'It is a jolly hockey sticks pleasure of a read, full of little quirks and humour. If you want gentle escapism with a healthy splash of nostalgia this is for you' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
'Engaging and cosy with that essential feel-good factor, Debbie Young has created a charming protagonist in Gemma Lamb' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
Previously published by Debbie Young as Secrets at St Bride's.
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