The Fall of Doctor Onslow (1994) was the sixth and final novel by
Frances Vernon (1963-91). Published posthumously, it is perhaps her
finest work. Set in 1858, it is the story of Dr George Onslow,
reformist headmaster of a leading public school, who harbours
private passions that are fated to be the death of his life's
ambition. 'A searing indictment of the process of education... The
narrative is tersely written in a style that successfully captures
Victorian restraint and its stifling sensibilities.' Ben Preston,
The Times 'A remarkable work, written with spirit and erudition...
It is difficult to believe when reading it that the author was a
child of our times and did not actually live in the middle of the
last century: she recreates that world so vividly, with such
understanding of its characters, such an ear for its speech, such
feeling for its attitudes and taboos.' Jill Delay, Tablet
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