Oath

1955. A boys' boarding school in Northern England hides a cadre of wickedness. Seniors torment juniors, including Jonathan Simon, who befriends Ian Gracey and Arthur Crown. During a cross-country run, they stumble into the cadet rifle range and are punished by Corps Sergeant Sleeth. They swear a blood oath never to allow another bully to abuse them, but keeping silent will break the oath. Will they survive or face serious consequences?

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 200 pages
\n Publication date: 01 March 2019
\n Publisher: Book Guild Publishing Ltd
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In 1955, a boys' boarding school in Northern England exudes a polished veneer, concealing a sinister underbelly. Seniors, driven by their twisted desires, mercilessly torment juniors they perceive as unworthy. During his first term, Jonathan Simon, a newcomer, receives a chilling warning: three monstrous seniors, Flicker, Sleeth, and Tunk, lurk in his dormitory, and the school's code of conduct strictly prohibits snitching. Despite this daunting prospect, Simon befriends two other juniors, Ian Gracey, with his pixie-like features, and Arthur Crown, a witty and grossly overweight individual.

During a cross-country run, the three friends take a shortcut, unknowingly stumbling into the cadet rifle range. Corps Sergeant Sleeth, in a display of twisted cruelty, subjects them to a degrading punishment involving human excrement. Overwhelmed by the humiliation, the three juniors swear a blood oath, vowing never to allow another bully to abuse them. The weight of this oath hangs heavy over them, as they navigate the treacherous waters of the school year.

However, the decision to remain silent carries its own consequences. Breaking their blood oath could have severe repercussions, while keeping quiet would shatter their solemn promise. As Simon, Gracey, and Crown strive to survive this perilous journey, the constant threat of harm draws their friendship closer, forging an unbreakable bond.

Through their trials and tribulations, they discover the true strength of their friendship and the power of standing up against injustice. They learn that sometimes, the greatest courage lies in speaking up, even in the face of adversity.

In the end, Simon, Gracey, and Crown emerge from their boarding school experience stronger, more resilient, and forever bound by their shared journey. Their story serves as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of friendship in the face of darkness.

\n Weight: 348g\n
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 23 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781912575862\n \n