'A delight from start to finish' Juliette Lawson When Gemma Lamb takes a job at a quirky English girls’ boarding school, she believes she’s found the perfect escape route from her controlling boyfriend – until she discovers the rest of the staff are hiding sinister secrets.



Hairnet, the eccentric headmistress who doesn't hold with academic qualifications


Oriana Bliss, Head of Maths and master of disguise


Joscelyn Spryke, the suspiciously rugged Head of PE


Geography teacher Mavis Brook, surreptitiously selling off the library books


Creepy night watchman Max Security, with his network of hidden tunnels


Even McPhee, the school cat, is leading a double life.



Tucked away in the school’s beautiful private estate in the Cotswolds, can Gemma stay safe and build a new independent future, or will past secrets catch up with her and the rest of the staff?

With a little help from her new friends, including some wise pupils, she's going to give it her best shot...

For anyone who loved St Trinian’s – old or new – or read Malory Towers as a kid. St Bride's is the perfect read for you.

Readers love Debbie Young:

'A cracking example of cozy crime!' Katie Fforde

'This is a wonderfully written, warm and witty story' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'All the books from this Queen of Cosy Mystery bring smiles to my face and put me in a good mood' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'It is a jolly hockey sticks pleasure of a read, full of little quirks and humour. If you want gentle escapism with a healthy splash of nostalgia this is for you' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'Engaging and cosy with that essential feel-good factor, Debbie Young has created a charming protagonist in Gemma Lamb' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

Previously published by Debbie Young as Secrets at St Bride's.