‘[Gervase Phinn is] a worthy successor to James Herriott, and every bit as endearing.’ – Bestselling author Alan Titchmarsh
Elisabeth Devine certainly rocked the boat when she arrived in Barton-in-the-Dale to take over as head teacher of the little primary school. Now it’s a new term, and after winning over the wary locals, she can finally settle in to her role. Or so she thinks . . .
For the school is hit by a brand-new bombshell: it’s to be merged with its arch rival, and Elisabeth has to fight for the headship with Urebank’s ruthless and calculating headmaster. She has her work cut out for her.
But add in some gossip and a helping of scandal, not to mention various newcomers bringing good things and bad to Barton, and that’s not the only trouble that’s brewing in the village.
Readers are loving TROUBLE AT THE LITTLE VILLAGE SCHOOL!
‘I love this man’s style and humour.’ – 5 STARS
‘A really lovely story’ – 5 STARS
‘One of these difficult-to-put-down books with its various twists and turns.’ – 5 STARS
‘Made me blub’ – 5 STARS
‘If you enjoyed the first book, then you will love this sequel.’ – 5 STARS
Elisabeth Devine certainly rocked the boat when she arrived in Barton-in-the-Dale to take over as head teacher of the little primary school. Now it’s a new term, and after winning over the wary locals, she can finally settle in to her role. Or so she thinks . . .
For the school is hit by a brand-new bombshell: it’s to be merged with its arch rival, and Elisabeth has to fight for the headship with Urebank’s ruthless and calculating headmaster. She has her work cut out for her.
But add in some gossip and a helping of scandal, not to mention various newcomers bringing good things and bad to Barton, and that’s not the only trouble that’s brewing in the village.
Readers are loving TROUBLE AT THE LITTLE VILLAGE SCHOOL!
‘I love this man’s style and humour.’ – 5 STARS
‘A really lovely story’ – 5 STARS
‘One of these difficult-to-put-down books with its various twists and turns.’ – 5 STARS
‘Made me blub’ – 5 STARS
‘If you enjoyed the first book, then you will love this sequel.’ – 5 STARS
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Reviews
A worthy successor to James Herriott, and every bit as endearing.
When Gervase Phinn receives his peerage for services to good-heartedness, this will be the motto on his coat of arms: "Ex silvis sed non supra montem." . . . This entertaining and moving homework earns a good few merit marks. Gervase Phinn is not going downhill yet, by a long chalk on a blackboard.
PRAISE FOR GERVASE PHINN:
Good old-fashioned yarn-spinning
This heartwarming tale makes ideal holiday reading
As Yorkshire's favourite school inspector turns to fiction you can enjoy memorable characters and turns of phrase.
Written with all the humour and warmth one has come to expect from this master storyteller.
Packed with delightful and authentic characters, juicy gossip, precarious romance and good old-fashioned village drama, this is a warm-hearted and hilarious account of a struggling school in a small community
