Margot returns home for Christmas after her first term at University but all has not gone well.
Categories: Ste Therese's House
Characters: Hilda Annersley, Jo (Bettany) Maynard, Margot Maynard
School Period: Future
School Name: Chalet School
Genre: Angst, Drama, Family
Series: None
Chapters: 9 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 16457 Read Count: 13842
Date: 04 Jul 2011 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
I really enjoyed this story, which I've never read before. Thanks Catherine.
The challenge from the CBB: rewrite the scene where Emerence takes down Mary-Lou with her toboggan, in the style of another author whose identity the other board members have to guess.
Categories: St Clare's House
Characters: Emerence Hope, Margot Maynard, Mary-Lou Trelawney
School Period: Switzerland
School Name: None
Genre: Humour
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 221 Read Count: 1664
Set during the opening chapters of School At, before they reach the school, this expands upon the sightseeing Grizel and Joey did on their way to the Tyrol. Grizel's father's name is taken from LizB's drabble 'Unwanted'. Originally started on the CBB 09/09/09. Finally completed 24/06/11.
Categories: St Agnes' House
Characters: Grizel Cochrane, Jo (Bettany) Maynard, Madge (Bettany) Russell
School Period: Prequel/Taverton
School Name: None
Genre: Friendship
Series: None
Chapters: 5 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2880 Read Count: 6695
Date: 01 Aug 2011 Title: Chapter 5: Finally There
Good to see everyone having fun before the serious business of school! Thanks, pingaware.
Con's become the Cinderella of the Maynard family, but is her life about to change in ways she could never have dreamt of?
Categories: St Scholastika's House
Characters: Con Maynard, David Russell, Elisaveta (Arnsonira) Helston, Jack Maynard, Jane Carew, Jo (Bettany) Maynard, Len Maynard, OC, Vi Lucy
School Period: Future
School Name: Chalet School
Genre: Drama, Romance
Series: None
Chapters: 8 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 25485 Read Count: 12984
Date: 16 Jul 2011 Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8
Thanks Alison. Never read this before, but really enjoyed it.
The New Girl is finding the Chalet School rather dull - but perhaps a visit to the Authoress next door might do something to change her mind...
Categories: Ste Therese's House
Characters: Jo (Bettany) Maynard
School Period: Switzerland
School Name: Chalet School
Genre: Horror/Thriller
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 892 Read Count: 1472
Date: 14 Dec 2011 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
Different but very enjoyable!
Charles succeeds Stephen as Head Boy, and Mike returns to school, while Felix, Kevin and Kester have fun in Upper Third.
Categories: Ste Therese's House
Characters: Charles Maynard, Felix Maynard, Mike Maynard, Minor character(s)
School Period: Future
School Name: None
Genre: Family, Friendship, School Story
Series: The Maynard Boys
Chapters: 22 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 56954 Read Count: 41470
Date: 12 Oct 2015 Title: Stepping out of the Shadows
Great to see this back after so long. I really missed it.
Hope you can post some more soon, now that you're back to writing again.
And that your hubby now has a job.
Joey goes to be Lady-in-waiting to Elisaveta during the year when Die Rosen gets measles and whooping cough.
Categories: Ste Therese's House
Characters: Jo (Bettany) Maynard
School Period: Tyrol
School Name: None
Genre: Domestic
Series: None
Chapters: 33 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 31508 Read Count: 17762
Date: 11 Jul 2011 Title: Chapter 15: Chapter 15
Sorry I've not commented since this was moved to SDL, but I'm really enjoying this. Thanks.
In which Hilda and Rosalie attempt to murder Joey, not caring who gets killed in the crossfire. With apologies to Leslie for the death of Nell.
Categories: St Clare's House
Characters: Con Maynard, Frieda (Mensch) von Ahlen, Hilda Annersley, Jack Maynard, Jo (Bettany) Maynard, Kathie Ferrars, Len Maynard, Margot Maynard, Marie (von Eschenau) von und zu Wertheim, Mary-Lou Trelawney, Nancy Wilmot, Nell Wilson, Reg Entwistle, Rosalie Dene
School Period: Future
School Name: Chalet School
Genre: Humour
Series: None
Chapters: 11 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 9637 Read Count: 12834
My first ever drabble, in which nothing happened.
Categories: St Clare's House
Characters: Con Maynard, Hilda Annersley, Jo (Bettany) Maynard, Len Maynard, Margot Maynard, Mary-Lou Trelawney, Matron Lloyd, Nell Wilson
School Period: Switzerland
School Name: Chalet School
Genre: Humour
Series: None
Chapters: 4 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2807 Read Count: 5391
Categories: Ste Therese's House
Characters: David Russell, OC, Rix Bettany
School Period: Switzerland
School Name: None
Genre: Drama, Friendship
Series: A Bettany Saga
Chapters: 17 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 19660 Read Count: 21335
Date: 14 Jul 2011 Title: Chapter 10: Chapter 10
What a cliff to leave me on! Really enjoying this. Thanks, Mia
Mike and Melinda get up to discussions and plotting.
Categories: St Clare's House
Characters: CBB member
School Period: None
School Name: None
Genre: None
Series: None
Chapters: 2 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1010 Read Count: 2161
Amelia reluctantly joins the Chalet School in the wake of a family tragedy, clinging to her dreams to be a Ballet Dancer.
Categories: Ste Therese's House
Characters: Jo (Bettany) Maynard
School Period: Switzerland
School Name: Chalet School
Genre: School Story
Series: None
Chapters: 20 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 63706 Read Count: 15783
Date: 14 Aug 2011 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3
Just found this and I love it. Thanks. Looking forward to more.
Categories: Ste Therese's House
Characters: Hilda Annersley, Jack Maynard, Jo (Bettany) Maynard, Kathie Ferrars, Matron Lloyd, Nancy Wilmot, Nell Wilson, Rosalie Dene, Sharlie Andrews
School Period: Switzerland
School Name: Chalet School
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Family, Friendship, Humour, Mystery, School Story
Series: A New Dream
Chapters: 32 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 142857 Read Count: 42855
Date: 23 Feb 2012 Title: Chapter 30: Chapter 30 - A Lesson in Bridge-Building
I was moved to tears by this scene. Thank you for such powerful and sensitive writing.
Author's Response: Thank you so much for reviewing, Cal. It's lovely to know you're reading and enjoying....
Categories: St Clare's House
Characters: Gay Lambert, Grizel Cochrane, Hilda Annersley, Jo (Bettany) Maynard, Madge (Bettany) Russell, Matron Lloyd, Minor character(s), Nell Wilson, Peggy Bettany, Rosalie Dene
School Period: Armishire
School Name: Chalet School
Genre: Alternate Universe, Crossover, Humour, School Story
Series: Miss Marple, Lucy and The Chalet School
Chapters: 18 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 19104 Read Count: 27721
Date: 18 Feb 2012 Title: Chapter 13: Chapter 13 - In and out of trouble
Absolutely loving this. Thanks, Lizzie. But wibbling a bit about Lucy.
Author's Response: Glad you're enjoying it! Is the wibble about Lucy that the character isn't ringing true or that she's in danger? Any advice appreciated! Thanks for reviewing!
Date: 21 Feb 2012 Title: Chapter 18: Chapter 18 - All Shall Be Well
Wonderful ending! Thanks, Lizzie. I have really enjoyed this.
Author's Response: Thanks so much! Hope I got most of the loose ends!
Rewrite of Past and Future, where the Maynard triplets were orphaned very young.
Categories: Ste Therese's House
Characters: Daisy Venables, Emerence Hope, Jem Russell, Madge (Bettany) Russell, Margot Venables, Robin Humphries
School Period: None
School Name: Chalet School
Genre: Alternate Universe
Series: None
Chapters: 7 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 6884 Read Count: 8669
Date: 14 Feb 2012 Title: Chapter 1: Prologue
A very moving start. Looking forward to more. Thanks, Minim
Categories: St Clare's House
Characters: Hilda Annersley, Madge (Bettany) Russell, Matron Lloyd, Minor character(s)
School Period: Armishire
School Name: Chalet School
Genre: Crossover, Humour, Mystery, School Story
Series: Miss Marple, Lucy and The Chalet School
Chapters: 9 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 8939 Read Count: 8211
Date: 27 Feb 2012 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3 - Gathering Gossip
Just found this. Looking forward to more. Thanks, Lizzie.
Author's Response: Glad you're enjoying it! Thanks!
[Reviews - 112] Categories: Ste Therese's House
Characters: Hilda Annersley, Nell Wilson, OC
School Period: Armishire
School Name: Chalet School
Genre: Friendship, War
Series: Dr Kelly and the Chalet School
Chapters: 30 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 43987 Read Count: 65557
Date: 26 Nov 2012 Title: Chapter 17: Chapter 17
Really enjoying this take on events. Thanks. Sorry I don't comment very often, but that doesn't mean I'm not reading and appreciating. :)
Author's Response: Thank you for commenting now!
It can't have been an easy act to follow in Biddy O'Ryan's footsteps at the Chalet School, but who is Miss Charlesworth? What brings her to the Chalet School, where did her love of history come from and what exactly is it that makes her tick as a person?
Categories: Ste Therese's House
Characters: Minor character(s)
School Period: Future
School Name: Chalet School
Genre: Angst, Drama, Family, Friendship
Series: None
Chapters: 14 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 35727 Read Count: 13692
Date: 16 Jun 2012 Title: Chapter 1: La solitudine fra noi
Just found this, but really enjoying it. Thanks, Pim.
Jo reaches the end of her pregnancy...
Categories: Ste Therese's House
Characters: Daisy Venables, Jack Maynard, Jem Russell, Jo (Bettany) Maynard, Robin Humphries
School Period: Armishire
School Name: None
Genre: Alternate Universe, Angst, Domestic, Family, War
Series: Jo's Biggest Challenge
Chapters: 25 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 34472 Read Count: 35889
Date: 09 Dec 2012 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
Thanks, Vicky. I've really enjoyed this, though I haven't often commented. Looking forward to what is still to come.
This term finds Isobel returned to the Chalet School for more fun, games, and of course music. Returning with old friends, and some new ones too, the Chalet School sees its fair share of drama as the girls attempt to settle down and learn how to work and play together.
Categories: St Agnes' House
Characters: Beth Chester, Daisy Venables, Gwensi Howell, OC
School Period: Armishire
School Name: Chalet School
Genre: School Story
Series: None
Chapters: 6 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 5632 Read Count: 8371
Date: 24 Aug 2012 Title: Chapter 1: The New Arrivals!
Great to see Isobel back. Please keep writing!
Readers of "4.50 from Haddington", "Murr-durr Most Chalet" and "The Body in the Chalet School Library" will meet some old friends.
Categories: St Clare's House
Characters: Hilda Annersley, Jo (Bettany) Maynard, Madge (Bettany) Russell, Matron Lloyd, Minor character(s), Miss Bubb, Peggy Bettany, Robin Humphries
School Period: Armishire
School Name: Chalet School
Genre: Adventure, Crossover, Humour, Mystery, School Story
Series: Miss Marple, Lucy and The Chalet School
Chapters: 12 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 13795 Read Count: 14875
Date: 20 Sep 2012 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
Wonderful to see another adventure for Lucy and her aunt!
Looking forward to more.
Author's Response: Thanks! Next instalment soon.
Date: 05 Oct 2013 Title: Chapter 10: Chapter 10
Great to see this back
Author's Response: Thanks! Nice to be back
Jurisfiction Agent Thursday Next investigates some peculiar inconsistencies which appear to be creeping into a well-loved Girls' Own series of books...
Categories: St Scholastika's House
Characters: None
School Period: None
School Name: None
Genre: Crossover
Series: None
Chapters: 11 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 12295 Read Count: 12127
Date: 03 Dec 2012 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2 - Introduction to the Chalet School
Just found this. I never encountered Thursday before, but I'm enjoying it very much.
Looking forward to more.
Short drabble about Margot's Christmas in Canada.
Categories: Ste Therese's House
Characters: Margot Maynard
School Period: St Briavel's
School Name: Chalet School
Genre: Family, Seasonal
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 471 Read Count: 1301
Date: 02 Dec 2012 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
Lovely story, Minim. Thanks.