Fifty-something librarian Shona is a proud former pupil of the Marcia Blaine School for Girls, but has a deep loathing for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, which she thinks gives her alma mater a bad name. Impeccably educated and an accomplished martial artist, linguist and musician, Shona is selected by Marcia Blaine herself to travel back in time for a crucial mission involving Macbeth, the Weird Sisters and a black cat.
Unsure which version of history she’s in, Shona tries to figure out who she’s here to save. But between playing the Fool and being turned into a mouse, things don’t always go her way. Shona’s expertise in martial arts is put to the test as family tensions rise and fingers are pointed for murder. Can Shona unravel the mystery in time to complete her mission? Never underestimate a librarian!
Reviews
“Olga Wojtas is hilarious… I was hooked from page one … The humour and silliness in this novel are reminiscent of Terry Pratchett.”
Jesse Lynn Smart
"Reminiscent of the late great Terry Pratchett … a riotous plot … a breathlessly funny page-turner … a great read, forsooth!"
University of Edinburgh Journal
“Olga Wojtas’s 'Miss Blaine’s Prefect’ novels [are] among the most unashamedly enjoyable and entertaining of recent times. Imagine Doctor Who crossed with Sherlock Holmes….”
Alistair Braidwood, Scots Whay Hae
“Witty and surrealistically humorous … Extremely light-hearted, funny and easy to read.”
Dundee Courier, Book of the Week
"I couldn't wait to be reunited with this character. I utterly love her... More, more, more please!"
Lynne Truss
"Every bit as light-hearted, level-headed, inventive, hilarious, and altogether enchanting as its heroine."
Kirkus, Starred Review
"Marvellous... Readers will appreciate the skill with which Wojtas mirrors Spark's style."
Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
"I loved this book ... most entertaining reading."
Alex Gray
"Knowing, original and very funny."
Simon Brett
"Clever, witty, and brain-tickling."
Raven Crime Reads
"Laugh-out-loud funny ... a real charmer."
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