Auriel Roe is an author and artist whose novels are celebrated for their sprightly invention and rich humor. Her work often explores the world of education, populating it with amusing characters and situations that delight readers from start to finish. With a distinctive voice that injects freshness and originality into her narratives, Roe captivates audiences with her compelling storytelling.
At midday on 31st August, the new History master, Sedgewick, arrives at Blindefellows, a former charity school for poor, blind boys, now a second division private school for anyone who can pay. The story follows his adventures with Japes, the philandering Physics Master, and a handful of unmarried faculty at this obscure boarding school.