{"product_id":"9781473650718-a-class-act","title":"A Class Act","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook 3 in the delightful new Top of the Dale series by bestselling author Gervase Phinn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe third in a delightful new series from bestselling author Gervase Phinn, set in a village at the top of the Yorkshire Dales, and following on from his acclaimed \u003ci\u003eDales\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLittle Village School\u003c\/i\u003e series.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe third and final novel in the delightful Top of the Dales series from bestselling author Gervase Phinn.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A worthy successor to James Herriot, and every bit as endearing.' - Alan Titchmarsh\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChange 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Can the residents of Risingdale pull together and achieve happiness against the odds?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003eWith a lively cast of characters both old and new and countless laugh-out-loud moments, \u003ci\u003eA Class Act\u003c\/i\u003e is a warm, enchanting portrayal of life in a small Yorkshire village.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaders are loving the Top of the Dales series:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Loved it. So easy to read, lovely story, unforgettable characters.' - \u003cb\u003e5 STARS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Brilliant!' - \u003cb\u003e5 STARS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Could not put the book down. Gervase Phinn is an expert story teller.' - \u003cb\u003e5 STARS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Such a relaxing and calming read' - \u003cb\u003e5 STARS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'I have been waiting for this sequel and it didn't disappoint.' - \u003cb\u003e5 STARS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40944661889121,"sku":"9781473650718","price":8.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_27610234.jpg?v=1721952733","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781473650718-a-class-act","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}