Dales

When Gervase Phinn saw the advertisement for a Schools Inspector of English and Drama he decided to apply but when he met the other candidates his confidence nearly failed him. He was stunned to be appointed and here wittily describes his early days in the job.  Book 1 of series.

More reminiscences from the North Yorkshire Schools Inspector, who is now settling down to blissful married life with the radiant teacher from Winnery Nook School.  Book 3 of series

Another humorous volume of exploits in the life of a schools Inspector in North Yorkshire. When he leaves work he goes home to the peace of his cottage and his wife who is expecting their first child. But things change when their local school is threatened with closure and he and his wife have differing views!  Book 4 of series.

The new school year gets off to a bad start when Gervase is called in to see his new boss and then given  ‘little job’ by the Chief Education Officer. As always this means liaising with the infuriating Mrs Savage. Life at home with Christine and their new baby son is blissful until they start to hear noises in the attic.  Book 5 of series.