Elinor M. Brent-Dyer never completed her account of the term following The Princess of the Chalet School. Fortunately, however, she did leave some notes outlining the story, and using these and other clues, Helen McClelland has been able to reconstruct a fascinating account of that early Christmas term.
“Helen McClelland has captured the essence of Elinor M. Brent-Dyer. Chalet fans will adore reading more about the school’s days in Briesau, with Joey in her pre-Head Girl days ready to stick her oar in to ‘rescue’ the visiting Patricia, hell-bent on a career in medicine despite her mother’s expensive plans for a London season.”
— Polly Goerres
“This is a piece of skilled craftmanship. Although in some ways rather better written than the genuine article, it has all the hallmarks of one. It really is superb and I am overcome with admiration (I started reading it prepared to be critical).”
— Sheila Ray
“As well as wonderfully true in atmosphere and characterisation to Elinor M. Brent-Dyer’s originals, Visitors for the Chalet School is an immensely enjoyable story in its own right. Helen McClelland and Bettany Press are to be congratulated for providing us with this missing link in the ever lambent Chalet School saga.”
— Mary Cadogan
“Helen McClelland has captured the essence of Elinor M. Brent-Dyer. Chalet fans will adore reading more about the school’s days in Briesau, with Joey in her pre-Head Girl days ready to stick her oar in to ‘rescue’ the visiting Patricia, hell-bent on a career in medicine despite her mother’s expensive plans for a London season.”
— Polly Goerres
“This is a piece of skilled craftmanship. Although in some ways rather better written than the genuine article, it has all the hallmarks of one. It really is superb and I am overcome with admiration (I started reading it prepared to be critical).”
— Sheila Ray
“As well as wonderfully true in atmosphere and characterisation to Elinor M. Brent-Dyer’s originals, Visitors for the Chalet School is an immensely enjoyable story in its own right. Helen McClelland and Bettany Press are to be congratulated for providing us with this missing link in the ever lambent Chalet School saga.”
— Mary Cadogan
