In the further adventures of Mayflower School, storms of misfortune seem set to scupper Mrs Skipper Clark’s second year as headmistress.
How will her deputy cope with personal loss? Can the school survive a challenging inspection? How will Skipper deal with thieves, accidents and financial disasters, while keeping a steady hand on the tiller?
Few escape the testing tides and the consequences of so much instability. Troubles ebb and flow around the little school; yet beyond the turmoil lies the promise of a newer, safer future.