Tired to death of teaching in a Scottish secondary school, Archie Thorn is desperate for something to break the monotony of his existence.This is the story of two days when everything does change, but not in a way that anybody, including Thorn, could have predicted.In an acutely observed and provocative novel, the author explores unexpected developments in the life of someone at odds with the system.‘Unconventional and sometimes very funny, this novel takes a unique look at some of the issues which can plague the life of a teacher.’
