{"product_id":"behind-the-chalet-school-helen-mcclelland-1986-reissue","title":"Behind the Chalet School, Helen McClelland — 1986 Reissue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e Bognor Regis, Anchor Publications, 1986\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. 185.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Near Fine. The book is tightly bound in the publisher's original black textured boards, which remain clean, bright, and free from notable shelf-wear. The corners are sharp and unbumped, while the spine ends remain crisp. The silver gilt tooling to the spine ('BEHIND THE CHALET SCHOOL H. M. McCLELLAND A.P.') is bright, complete, and entirely unoxidised. Internally, the book is in excellent condition; the binding is firm, the hinges are perfectly sound, and the text block is square. The pages are bright, clean, and completely free from foxing, toning, or distracting previous ownership markings. An exceptionally sharp, well-preserved copy, lacking the dust jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This is the 1986 reissue published by Anchor Publications (Cablegood Ltd) in Bognor Regis. The biography was originally published in 1981 by New Horizon, making this a secondary printing of the text. It is presented in a durable black hardback binding with silver spine lettering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the 1981 first edition and the 1996 Bettany Press paperback revisions are more frequently encountered on the open market, this 1986 Anchor hardcover reissue is relatively scarce. It serves as a highly desirable reference for collectors of the genre, though this particular copy is offered without its dust jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBehind the Chalet School\u003c\/i\u003e is the pioneering and definitive biography of Elinor M. Brent-Dyer, the prolific author behind one of the most beloved and enduring series in girls' school fiction. Written by Helen McClelland, the biography offers a fascinating, deeply researched exploration into Brent-Dyer’s complex life, her early musical ambitions, and her eccentricities. McClelland masterfully traces the real-world inspirations for the books, including the Austrian Tyrol village of Pertisau, and examines how Brent-Dyer’s personal experiences and evolving worldview shaped the adventures of Madge Bettany, Jo, and the sprawling Chalet School community over forty-five years. A vital companion piece for any dedicated Chaletian.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54494312202579,"sku":"4901","price":22.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260730_225209.jpg?v=1785928130","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/behind-the-chalet-school-helen-mcclelland-1986-reissue","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}