An action-packed 'fill-in' to the Chalet School series. Mainly featuring Miss Wilson ('Bill') when she first takes on the role of Head, while Miss Annersley is still convalescing from a nasty accident. It follows on from 'Jo to the Rescue'.

I was a tad dubious at first, but soon got caught up in the story - and a great deal happens in this term, which enables Miss Wilson to dole out justice, mercy and general authority in her own way. I thought the characters were very well drawn, authentic to Brent-Dyer's creations, and if some of the accents were a bit dodgy, and the exclamation mark used a tad too often, they're minor criticisms.

If you're a fan of the series, young or old, and looking for a few of the modern 'fill-ins', I would recommend this one.

Longer review here: https://suesbookreviews.blogspot.com/2022/09/a-chalet-school-headmistress-by-hel... ( )