The Scottish Daily Express shines a spotlight on Private Matters, a captivating debut novel by journalist Mairi Fraser. Unveil scandals and ambition simmering within Bartford Academy, where teachers and students grapple with love, loss, and hidden truths. This enticing glimpse promises a captivating journey through Fraser's debut novel.

Private Matters cracks open the polished veneer of Bartford Academy, revealing the hidden turmoil of its headmaster, Charles Hamilton. Duty and personal anxieties collide as he navigates a web of suffocating colleagues and expectations. Summer's arrival ignites a firestorm of change, exposing hidden relationships and shattering long-held traditions. This witty and wistful glimpse delves into the complexities simmering beneath the surface of a prestigious school.

Mairi Fraser, a former Fleet Street journalist, has transitioned to rural life in the UK. Her debut novel, Private Matters, showcases her storytelling prowess beyond the confines of journalism. Top of form as a picture editor, feature writer and columnist, she has entertained audiences with her humorous and self-deprecating tales.