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Brought to you by Penguin.

York, 1989.

Beginning his second year as a tutor at the University of Eboracum, Dr Tom Frith is surprised to be paired as a ‘buddy tutor’ for a new member of staff. At first, Dr Rosie Tremaine appears staunchly independent, and even standoffish. But as Rosie and Tom navigate the trials and tribulations of life on campus, they soon become firm friends.

Whether they’re investigating the shady practices of the new bursar or chasing down a rogue student suspected of being a Peeping Tom, university life is always full of surprises.

Off campus, the whole faculty must rally together to support a colleague through a difficult time, while Tom has an important question for his girlfriend, Inger . . .

A hilarious, nostalgic and heart-warming novel about the ups and downs of life at a fictional Yorkshire university, perfect for fans of James Herriot and Tom Sharpe.

© Jack Sheffield 2024 (P) Penguin Audio 2024

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A hilarious and heart-warming novel
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I love all of Jack's audiobooks. I initially wished he'd read this himself, but soon settled into Geoff Leesley's style, and loved the characters as much as ever. Looking forward to the next in the series coming to audio.

"Unputdownable"

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A great continuation of the story of Tom Frith. The story is true to its times and humorous.

Very enjoyable

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Jack Sheffield‘s books are always full of gentle stories of everyday life in school or university
Sets in the 60s 70s or 80s they remind us of life back in the day…. Before mobile phones or satellite TV.
With wonderful descriptions of nature and the seasons of the countryside and the simple pleasures of life, friendship and loyalty

Gentle humour

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