Gentlemen and Players
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I hope whoever finds this book enjoys it!
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The place is St Oswald's, an old and long-established boys' grammar school in the north of England. A new year has just begun, and for the staff and boys of the school, a wind of unwelcome change is blowing. Suits, paperwork and Information Technology rule the world and Roy Straitley, Latin master, eccentric, and veteran of St Oswald's, is finally - reluctantly - contemplating retirement. But beneath the little rivalries, petty disputes and everyday crises of the school, a darker undercurrent stirs. And a bitter grudge, hidden and carefully nurtured for thirteen years, is about to erupt. Who is Mole, the mysterious insider, whose cruel practical jokes are gradually escalating towards violence - and perhaps, murder? And how can an old and half-forgotten scandal become the stone that brings down a giant?
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From Amazon:
The place is St Oswald's, an old and long-established boys' grammar school in the north of England. A new year has just begun, and for the staff and boys of the school, a wind of unwelcome change is blowing. Suits, paperwork and Information Technology rule the world and Roy Straitley, Latin master, eccentric, and veteran of St Oswald's, is finally - reluctantly - contemplating retirement. But beneath the little rivalries, petty disputes and everyday crises of the school, a darker undercurrent stirs. And a bitter grudge, hidden and carefully nurtured for thirteen years, is about to erupt. Who is Mole, the mysterious insider, whose cruel practical jokes are gradually escalating towards violence - and perhaps, murder? And how can an old and half-forgotten scandal become the stone that brings down a giant?
Journal Entry 2 by Molyneux at Controlled Release in -- Controlled Release, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom on Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Released 16 yrs ago (4/17/2008 UTC) at Controlled Release in -- Controlled Release, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom
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RABCK for a bookcrosser at the convention in London
Why not join the party at the BookCrossing Anniversary Convention in London April 2008 Convention website
RABCK for a bookcrosser at the convention in London
Why not join the party at the BookCrossing Anniversary Convention in London April 2008 Convention website
A RABCK from Molyneux from my wishlist! What a nice surprise! I started it on the plane home and am half way through. Thanks so much! I had a fabulous time at the convention!
Oh, I liked this book! I enjoyed how the narrative wove back and forth between the two main characters, into the present then back to the past. What surprised me the most though, was the ending! I thought I'd figured out who the main protagonist was, but boy was I mistaken. All in all an enjoyable read. Thanks for sharing Molyneux!
Journal Entry 5 by tobysrus at Algiers, 40 Brattle Street, Harvard Sq. in Cambridge, Massachusetts USA on Monday, June 9, 2008
Released 15 yrs ago (6/10/2008 UTC) at Algiers, 40 Brattle Street, Harvard Sq. in Cambridge, Massachusetts USA
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To be released at the June 2008 Boston Bookcrossing meeting! Happy reading!
To be released at the June 2008 Boston Bookcrossing meeting! Happy reading!
Fiction for Young Adults - books labeled thus usually get the No No brand from 'grownups'. Not this one ! A delight to read - neat plot, and Language to die for.
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To be released at the free performance of As You Like It by the Citi Performing Arts Center in the Boston Common.
To be released at the free performance of As You Like It by the Citi Performing Arts Center in the Boston Common.
This novel is a treasure from England. Plot lines aside, this book is a fine exploration of the teacher's world. What makes them good? What motivates them? And is life ever fair? At the center is a very experienced Straitley, who has taught Latin at a reputed school. But things keep happening at the school one semester. In examining the goings on, much is learnt about how the system works at institions such as this.
got the book at a Bookcrossing Meetup. So great! Lots of lively book talk. Have given to a friend in Roslindale, Massachusetts. She will probably release it again soon: she reads a lot, and quickly! Not like me.
