The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie

by Muriel Spark

This classic novel tells of Miss Jean Brodie, an unconventional teacher at a private girls' school in Edinburgh. The 'Brodie Set' as her pupils are referred to, "were vastly informed on a lot of subjects irrelevant to the authorized curriculum...".  They know about Italian Renaissance painters, the advantages to the skin of cleansing cream, the love life of Charlotte Bronte...and more.  The school is less than enchanted by Miss Brodie's teachings, but her pupils are loyal. 

A fascinating tale of personality, impressionable youth and manipulation. 

Penguin paperback edition in good condition.