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Class

"Just like Malory Towers for grown ups"
Series: Maggie Adair
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Class by Jane Beaton, also known as Jenny Colgan, is a delightful romance set within the charming world of a British boarding school. The story follows Maggie, a young and optimistic teacher, as she navigates the trials of school life, balancing her professional aspirations with unexpected personal entanglements. With engaging characters and a backdrop of academic life, the book wonderfully blends heartwarming romance with elements of personal growth.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fond of charming tales set against the backdrop of a boarding school, infused with romance and endearing characters. It's perfect for those who appreciate a blend of heartwarming, humorous moments amidst a quintessentially British setting.

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Sunday Times bestselling author Jenny Colgan - writing as Jane Beaton - welcomes you to a new term at a beautiful Cornish boarding school by the sea.

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Maggie went to the window and opened it wide, inhaling the lovely, ozoney air off the sea. Why had she never lived by the sea before? Why had she always looked out on housing estates and not the little white hulls of trawlers bobbing off in the distance?

It's gloriously sunny in Cornwall as the school year starts at the little boarding school by the sea. Maggie, the newest teacher at Downey House, is determined to make her mark – but will it be at the expense of her relationship with safe, dependable Stan?

Simone has won a scholarship and wants to make her parents proud. Forced to share a room with the glossy, pretty, clever girls of Downey House, she needs to find a friend, fast.

Fliss is furious at being sent away from her home. As Simone tries desperately to fit in, Fliss tries desperately to get out.

Over the course of one year, friendships will bloom and lives will be changed forever.

Class by Jane Beaton and Jenny Colgan is a captivating tale of ambition, friendship, and life-changing experiences set against the backdrop of a charming Cornish boarding school.

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  • Class
    Maggie went to the window and opened it wide, inhaling the lovely, ozoney air off the sea. Why had she never lived by the sea before? Why had she always looked out on housing estates and not the little white hulls of trawlers bobbing off in the distance? It's gloriously sunny in Cornwall as the school year starts at the...
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  • Lessons
    'Just like Malory Towers for grown-ups' Sophie Kinsella Jenny Colgan's return to the Little School by the Sea - perfect for anyone who ever dreamed of going to boarding school! ________ Lessons is the third novel in Jenny Colgan's beloved Maggie Adair series. As the summer holidays start, scandal hits Downey House. The attraction between Maggie Adair, the fiery, committed...
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  • Rules
    For the first time, the girls caught sight of the turreted, castle-like building that would be home for the next nine months, the four towers of the main houses nestled in the hills, with the cliffs behind, leading down to the still turquoise sea. Maggie loves teaching English at beautiful Downey House but she is less keen on planning her...
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Class by Jane Beaton, Jenny Colgan, is praised for its nostalgic charm reminiscent of classic boarding school tales. Reviewers highlight its unforgettable characters and blend of humour, adventure, and emotional moments, likening it to an adult version of Malory Towers. The book is recommended for its entertaining and engaging narrative, providing both laughter and nostalgia.

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ISBN: 9780751553291

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 July 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 209g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Jenny Colgan is the author of numerous bestselling novels, including Christmas at the Cupcake Cafe and The Loveliest Chocolate Shop in Paris, which are also published by Sphere. Meet Me at the Cupcake Cafe won the 2012 Melissa Nathan Award for Comedy Romance and was a Sunday Times Top Ten bestseller, as was Welcome to Rosie Hopkins' Sweetshop of Dreams, which won the RNA Romantic Novel of the Year Award 2013. Jenny is married with three children and lives in London and France. For more news and gossip - and recipes - from Jenny, visit www.jennycolgan.com.

Facebook: Jenny Colgan Books

Twitter: @jennycolgan

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