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Step back to a simpler time in this hilarious and nostalgic cosy campus novel about life at a fictional Yorkshire university, perfect for fans of James Herriot and Tom Sharpe. York, 1990. As a lecturer at the University of Eboracum, Doctor Tom Frith is all too aware how quickly gossip can spread on campus. Happily, news of his engagement to Music tutor Inger Larson has been met with nothing but well wishes from students and faculty alike. But with classes and a wedding to plan, it’s certainly set to be a busy academic year. Meanwhile, an anonymous letter prompts Tom to investigate the nefarious dealings of the university’s bursar. And when a shadowy character from Inger’s past emerges, dead-set on finding his way back into her life, she and Tom have some big decisions to make regarding their future . . . Readers love Jack Sheffield! 'It’s like a big comfort blanket . . . I could read Jack’s books all day every day!' ***** 'The descriptions of York and surrounding areas are wonderful, the characters easy to emphasise with and it provides a touch of nostalgia from times not so long past' ***** 'Another wonderful tale by Jack Sheffield . . . I look forward to the next book in this series' ***** 'Wry observation and heartwarming humour in equal measure' - Alan Titchmarsh 'Jack Sheffield is certainly top of the class with this heart-warming and feel-good series' - Western Morning News 'Reliably entertaining' - Choice
Step back to a simpler time in this hilarious and nostalgic cosy campus novel about life at a fictional Yorkshire university, perfect for fans of James Herriot and Tom Sharpe.
York, 1990.
As a lecturer at the University of Eboracum, Doctor Tom Frith is all too aware how quickly gossip can spread on campus. Happily, news of his engagement to Music tutor Inger Larson has been met with nothing but well wishes from students and faculty alike. But with classes and a wedding to plan, it’s certainly set to be a busy academic year.
Meanwhile, an anonymous letter prompts Tom to investigate the nefarious dealings of the university’s bursar. And when a shadowy character from Inger’s past emerges, dead-set on finding his way back into her life, she and Tom have some big decisions to make regarding their future . . .
Readers love Jack Sheffield!
'It’s like a big comfort blanket . . . I could read Jack’s books all day every day!' *****
'The descriptions of York and surrounding areas are wonderful, the characters easy to emphasise with and it provides a touch of nostalgia from times not so long past' *****
'Another wonderful tale by Jack Sheffield . . . I look forward to the next book in this series' *****
'Wry observation and heartwarming humour in equal measure' - Alan Titchmarsh
'Jack Sheffield is certainly top of the class with this heart-warming and feel-good series' - Western Morning News
'Reliably entertaining' - Choice