Gemma Lamb Cozy Mystery Books

'A delight from start to finish' Juliette Lawson When Gemma Lamb takes a job at a quirky English girls’ boarding school, she believes she’s found the perfect escape route from her controlling boyfriend – until she discovers the rest of the staff are hiding sinister secrets. Hairnet, the eccentric headmistress who doesn't hold with academic qualifications Oriana Bliss, Head of Maths and master of disguise Joscelyn Spryke, the suspiciously rugged Head of PE Geography teacher Mavis Brook, surreptitiously selling off the library books Creepy night watchman Max Security, with his network of hidden tunnels Even McPhee, the school cat, is leading a double life. Tucked away in the school’s beautiful private estate in the Cotswolds, can Gemma stay safe and build a new independent future, or will past secrets catch up with her and the rest of the staff? With a little help from her new friends, including some wise pupils, she's going to give it her best shot... For anyone who loved St Trinian’s – old or new – or read Malory Towers as a kid. St Bride's is the perfect read for you. Readers love Debbie Young: 'A cracking example of cozy crime!' Katie Fforde 'This is a wonderfully written, warm and witty story' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'All the books from this Queen of Cosy Mystery bring smiles to my face and put me in a good mood' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'It is a jolly hockey sticks pleasure of a read, full of little quirks and humour. If you want gentle escapism with a healthy splash of nostalgia this is for you' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'Engaging and cosy with that essential feel-good factor, Debbie Young has created a charming protagonist in Gemma Lamb' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review Previously published by Debbie Young as Secrets at St Bride's.

'A delight from start to finish' Juliette Lawson When an American stranger turns up claiming to be the rightful owner of the school’s magnificent country estate it could spell trouble for everyone at St Bride’s... No one can believe it when the headmistress, Hairnet, instantly accepts the stranger’s claim, not: the put-upon Bursar, ousted from his cosy estate cottage by the stranger the enigmatic Max Security, raring to engage in a spot of espionage the sensible Judith Gosling, who knows more about Lord Bunting than she’s letting on the irrepressible Gemma Lamb, determined to keep the school open Only fickle maths teacher Oriana Bliss isn’t suspicious of the stranger, after all she can just marry him and secure St Bride’s future forever. That's if inventive pranks by the girls - and the school cat - don't drive him away first. Who will nab the stranger first? Oriana with the parson’s noose? Gemma with sinister secrets? Or could this be the end of St Bride’s? For anyone who loved St Trinian’s – old or new – or loves a cozy mystery on a grand estate filled with rather ‘interesting’ characters. Readers love Debbie Young: 'A cracking example of cozy crime!' Katie Fforde 'These stories are charming, the students are sweet and funny and the quirks of the teachers are the icing on the cake. I'm hoping that Debbie Young writes more' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'I was completely and utterly hooked from the first page to the last' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'I love the feel of this series. As someone who did indeed read all the boarding school books as a child, this is a welcome 'grown-up' tonic to those long ago days' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'I just love this series, a cosy mystery but filled with quirky characters that you just grow to love. An absolute joy to read' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review Previously published by Debbie Young as Stranger at St Bride's.

'A delight from start to finish' Juliette Lawson Gemma Lamb is ready for an uneventful term at St Bride’s, she’s had enough of dastardly deeds and sinister strangers. However, she’s barely back at school before: Unlucky in love Oriana is sneaking around at odd hours Handsome Joe is keeping secrets Militant Mavis feels a scandal is brewing It’s all a bit much, so when a stranger appears, Gemma thinks she’s had enough. But this stranger isn’t so sinister, instead he looks rather too familiar. If Gemma can’t get him away from the school the whispers and scandal his presence could unleash may just close St Bride’s doors for good. Gemma's joined forces with her colleagues to save the school in the past, but this time she's going to have to do it on her own... For anyone who loved St Trinian’s – old or new – or loves a cozy mystery on a grand estate filled with rather ‘interesting’ characters. Readers love Debbie Young: 'A cracking example of cozy crime!' Katie Fforde 'They are fantastic for a quick, easy read on a cold evening and made me remember my old Enid Blyton obsession fondly, and I could definitely read many more tales of St Bride’s' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'This series gets better and better with each new story and I do look forward to reading more about these incredibly likeable characters' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'This book and the whole series, just feels as though it is like a Malory towers for grown ups with just a tad more intrigue, and i just love everything about them' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'Totally delightful, engaging, light-hearted entertainment' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

The next gripping installment in the best-selling St Bride's cozy mystery series by Debbie Young! For anyone who loved St Trinian's - old or new - or loves a cozy mystery on a grand estate filled with rather 'interesting' characters. When English teacher Gemma Lamb's school flat is wrecked by spring storms, maverick headmistress Hairnet insists the girls fund its repair by setting up their own businesses. Secretive new girl Frieda Ehrlich is keen to help - as is her sponsor, whose wealth is of dubious origins. Fearful for the school's reputation, Gemma enlists the dashing Oliver Galsworthy to investigate his credentials, jeopardising her romance with sports teacher Joe Spryke. What is Frieda hiding? Why is her wealthy sponsor living in a derelict manor house? And what has become of McPhee, Hairnet's precious black cat? With a little help from the pupils, Gemma is determined to solve these mysteries, restore her flat and save the school's reputation...