One of my favourites of the long Chalet School series. Kathie Ferrars, the new mistress of the title, is likeable from the first and you can't help but sympathise as she tries to walk the line between being friendly with the girls and keeping her dignity. Not helped by Mary Lou at her bumptious best (or worst?) But of course it's all sorted out in the end with the aid of a near fatal accident. Loved the glimpses into the staffrroom, especially Biddy and the Heads. An enjoyable read.