A Class Act: Book 3 in the delightful new Top of the Dale series by bestselling author Gervase Phinn
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A Class Act: Book 3 in the delightful new Top of the Dale series by bestselling author Gervase Phinn
By (Author) Gervase Phinn
Hodder & Stoughton
Hodder & Stoughton
25th May 2021
4th March 2021
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Fiction
Family life fiction
Modern and contemporary fiction: general and literary
823.92
Physical Properties
Hardback
400
Width 160mm, Height 236mm, Spine 42mm
580g
Description
The third and final novel in the delightful Top of the Dales series from bestselling author Gervase Phinn.
'A worthy successor to James Herriot, and every bit as endearing.' - Alan TitchmarshChange is afoot in the usually sleepy village of Risingdale. Gerald Gaunt, headmaster of the primary school for over thirty years, is retiring. It is the end of an era and Gerald hopes that his replacement will work with him to secure a bright, happy future for the school. But Mr Smart has his own ideas about how things should be run, and things start to become fraught very quickly. On top of this, the teachers have plenty of other dramas to contend with. Still dealing with a class of children who seem to understand agriculture better than arithmetic, Tom Dwyer is pining over Janette, his one-that-got-away. Meanwhile, his colleague Joyce Tranter's new marital bliss is shattered by the arrival of her husband's avaricious, scheming nephew. And elsewhere in the village, Sir Hedley's long-cherished plans for his future are jeopardised by the arrival back in his life of his bitter, desperate ex-wife. Can the residents of Risingdale pull together and achieve happiness against the odds With a lively cast of characters both old and new and countless laugh-out-loud moments, A Class Act is a warm, enchanting portrayal of life in a small Yorkshire village.Readers are loving the Top of the Dales series:'Loved it. So easy to read, lovely story, unforgettable characters.' - 5 STARS'Brilliant!' - 5 STARS'Could not put the book down. Gervase Phinn is an expert story teller.' - 5 STARS'Such a relaxing and calming read' - 5 STARS'I have been waiting for this sequel and it didn't disappoint.' - 5 STARSReviews
PRAISE FOR GERVASE PHINN:
Good old-fashioned yarn-spinning * The Bookbag *
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 * Good Book Guide *
As Yorkshire's favourite school inspector turns to fiction, you can enjoy memorable characters and turns of phrase * Choice *
Written with all the humour and warmth one has come to expect from this master storyteller * Countryman *
A worthy successor to James Herriot, and every bit as endearing * Alan Titchmarsh *
Author Bio
Dr Gervase Phinn is a teacher, freelance lecturer, author, poet, educational consultant and visiting professor of education. For fourteen years he taught in a range of schools, then acted as General Adviser for Language Development in Rotherham before moving on to North Yorkshire, where he spent ten years as a school inspector - time that has provided much source material for his books. He has four grown up children and four grandchildren and lives near Doncaster. Visit Gervase's website, www.gervase-phinn.com.
