University Challenges

A laugh-out-loud, nostalgic and heart-warming novel about the ups and downs of life at a fictional Yorkshire university, perfect for fans of James Herriot and Tom Sharpe.

York, 1989.

Beginning his second year as a tutor at the University of Eboracum, Dr Tom Frith is surprised to be paired as a ‘buddy tutor’ for a new member of staff. At first, Dr Rosie Tremaine appears staunchly independent, and even standoffish. But as Rosie and Tom navigate the trials and tribulations of life on campus, they soon become firm friends.

Whether they’re investigating the shady practices of the new bursar or chasing down a rogue student suspected of being a Peeping Tom, university life is always full of surprises.

Off campus, the whole faculty must rally together to support a colleague through a difficult time, while Tom has an important question for his girlfriend, Inger . . .

*

Readers love Jack Sheffield!

'It’s like a big comfort blanket . . . I could read Jack’s books all day every day!' *****

'The descriptions of York and surrounding areas are wonderful, the characters easy to emphasise with and it provides a touch of nostalgia from times not so long past' *****

'Another wonderful tale by Jack Sheffield . . . I look forward to the next book in this series' *****

'Wry observation and heartwarming humour in equal measure' - Alan Titchmarsh

'Jack Sheffield is certainly top of the class with this heart-warming and feel-good series' - Western Morning News

'Reliably entertaining' - Choice