Head Start, Judith Cutler
Head Start, Judith Cutler
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Head Start

Author: Judith Cutler

Narrator: Patricia Gallimore

Unabridged: 9 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/01/2017


Synopsis

Jane Cowan’s abusive ex-husband has always tracked her down whichever town she lives in, whichever job she takes, whichever name she uses. However, now he is in prison for a long stretch, she feels brave enough to accept a promotion: she is to be headteacher of the Wrayford Primary School in Gloucestershire. While facing everyday battles from a lack of resources to teachers who are set in their ways, Jane encounters a persistent intruder on the school grounds. When the intruder turns violent, Jane herself is under suspicion. This time she will not be the prey but the pursuer. She finds unlikely allies in her quest for the truth, and finds personal reserves of strength she never imagined she had.

About Judith Cutler

A former secretary of the Crime Writers' Association, Judith Cutler has taught creative writing at universities and colleges for over thirty years, and has run occasional courses elsewhere (from a maximum security prison to an idyllic Greek island). She is the author of more than forty novels.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Stargazer on October 24, 2016

The above description is not for this book, maybe it is the plot of book two. Here is the actual plot: Jane Cowan has changed her job, her home, her name - but she’s still afraid that Simon, her ex-husband, will continue to attack her. He may be behind bars, but she still doesn’t feel safe. Could he......more

Goodreads review by mrs sj frankis on October 19, 2020

Village school life? An easy read. Not very credible. Too many references to Ofsted for my liking and too much influence bestowed on governors. More about the children, staff and parents would have made it better.......more

Goodreads review by Judith on July 31, 2020

Loved it. Easy read, pacy, lots of humour. As my mother was a primary principal there was a moment on each page that made me think of her! The plot didn't even need to descend into farcical until right at the end. Would definitely read more of the author's books. Even has a great name ;)......more

Goodreads review by Caroline on July 10, 2017

In the first Jane Cowan thriller, a talented teacher escapes her brutal ex-husband only to confront inexplicable crime in her new home, a far from idyllic country village.......more

Goodreads review by Sandra on May 27, 2021

Rather disappointing a definite plodder. Too much school processes involved in the story. Felt there was no point to the death which occurred. Wondering if the others in the series are better?......more