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Dastardly Deeds at St Bride’s

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'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.

  • 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...

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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