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Length11h 5m
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A newly appointed, inexperienced housemaster faces an uphill battle to establish authority over a rebellious and cunning group of students. Met with constant defiance and elaborate practical jokes, he must quickly learn the intricate unwritten rules of boarding school life. A mysterious secret society operating in the shadows further complicates his mission, challenging his resolve and threatening his career. As the conflict deepens, he has to find a way to earn their respect without breaking their spirits. It is a compelling exploration of leadership, perseverance, and the rocky road to mutual understanding.
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Rating★★★★ 3.7 (15)
Includes Goodreads
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length11 hrs 5 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 8, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter One.
2Twice Accepted.
3Chapter Two.: “Veni, Vidi, —”
4Chapter Three.: Opening Day.
5Chapter Four.: A Friendly Chat.
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6Chapter Five.: Arthur and the Baronet settle down for the Term.
7Chapter Six.: When the Cat’s away the Mice will play.
8Chapter Seven.: The Session of Masters and an Outrage.
9Chapter Eight.: The Doctor has a Word or Two with Railsford’s House.
10Chapter Nine.: Ainger has a Crumpet for Tea, and Smedley sings a Song.
11Chapter Ten.: Arthur puts two and two together.
12Chapter Eleven.: A “Cause Célèbre.”
13Chapter Twelve.: Throwing down the Gauntlet.
14Chapter Thirteen.: A Fly in the Ointment.
15Chapter Fourteen.: Challenging the Record.
16Chapter Fifteen.: Mr Bickers prefers the Door to the Window.
17Chapter Sixteen.: The Testimonial.
18Chapter Seventeen.: The Secret Out.
19Chapter Eighteen.: Rods in Pickle for Railsford.
20Chapter Nineteen.: Felgate, the Champion of the Oppressed.
21Chapter Twenty.: The Little Sweep.
22Chapter Twenty One.: The Naturalists’ Field Club.
23Chapter Twenty Two.: The Haunted Window.
24Chapter Twenty Three.: “After You.”
25Chapter Twenty Four.: The Strange Adventures of a Brown-Paper Parcel.
26Chapter Twenty Five.: The Blow falls.
27Chapter Twenty Six.: Things go well with Mr Bickers.
28Chapter Twenty Seven.: Clearing up, and clearing out.
29Chapter Twenty Eight.: “Dulce Domum.”
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