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University Secrets
  • Published: 25 July 2026
  • ISBN: 9781804993019
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 352
  • RRP: $24.99
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University Secrets

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4 Sept 2025
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25 July 2026
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4 Oct 2025
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The delightful new standalone novel from Jack Sheffield, author of the much-loved Teacher series. 'Wry observation and heartwarming humour in equal measure' - Alan Titchmarsh

York, 1990.

As a lecturer at the University of Eboracum, Doctor Tom Frith is all too aware how quickly gossip can spread on campus. Happily, news of his engagement to Music tutor Inger Larson has been met with nothing but well wishes from students and faculty alike. But with classes and a wedding to plan, it’s certainly set to be a busy academic year.

Meanwhile, an anonymous letter prompts Tom to investigate the nefarious dealings of the university’s bursar. And when a shadowy character from Inger’s past emerges, dead-set on forcing his way back into her life, she and Tom have some big decisions to make regarding their future . . .
  • Published: 25 July 2026
  • ISBN: 9781804993019
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 352
  • RRP: $24.99
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About the author

Jack Sheffield

Jack Sheffield was born in 1945 and grew up in the tough environment of Gipton Estate, in North East Leeds. After a job as a 'pitch boy', repairing roofs, he became a Corona Pop Man before going to St John's College, York, and training to be a teacher. In the late 70s and 80s, he was a headteacher of two schools in North Yorkshire before becoming Senior Lecturer in primary education at Bretton Hall near Wakefield. It was at this time he began to record his many amusing stories of village life. He lives in Buckinghamshire.

Visit his website at www.jacksheffield.com

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