The novel follows two long-serving schoolteachers:

Dorothy Watson, the headmistress, and Agnes Fogerty, her loyal colleague

As they approach retirement, their departure stirs up speculation and emotion throughout the village. Who will replace them? What will happen to the schoolhouse? And how will the community adapt to these changes?

Condition: Signed by Miss Read, 1987 First Edition Good+ condition, dj has minor edge wear and light age marking. The binding and pages very good. There is a small neatly written gift inscription to ffep