Study Number Six
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Set within the bustling, tradition-steeped environment of a British boarding school, Study Number Six follows a group of girls navigating the trials, friendships, and minor rebellions that define their adolescent years. Nancy Breary, a celebrated voice in mid-century girls' school fiction, masterfully captures the unique microcosm of school life, where shared studies and common rooms become the stages for character development and moral growth. As the students of Study Number Six face the pressures of examinations and the complexities of peer dynamics, the narrative unfolds with a charm and gentle humor that remains quintessential to the genre. Beyond the immediate plot, this novel serves as a evocative time capsule of the 1950s, reflecting the social values, aspirations, and educational atmosphere of the post-war era. Breary’s prose is characterized by its accessible warmth and keen understanding of the youthful perspective, making her work a beloved staple for collectors of mid-century school stories. For those who delight in the nostalgia of the classic boarding school trope, this volume offers a quintessential look at a bygone era of literary entertainment.
Author: Nancy Breary
Format: Hardback
Published: 1957, Blackie & Son Limited
Genre: Fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Set within the bustling, tradition-steeped environment of a British boarding school, Study Number Six follows a group of girls navigating the trials, friendships, and minor rebellions that define their adolescent years. Nancy Breary, a celebrated voice in mid-century girls' school fiction, masterfully captures the unique microcosm of school life, where shared studies and common rooms become the stages for character development and moral growth. As the students of Study Number Six face the pressures of examinations and the complexities of peer dynamics, the narrative unfolds with a charm and gentle humor that remains quintessential to the genre. Beyond the immediate plot, this novel serves as a evocative time capsule of the 1950s, reflecting the social values, aspirations, and educational atmosphere of the post-war era. Breary’s prose is characterized by its accessible warmth and keen understanding of the youthful perspective, making her work a beloved staple for collectors of mid-century school stories. For those who delight in the nostalgia of the classic boarding school trope, this volume offers a quintessential look at a bygone era of literary entertainment.