
Caro Fraser
2 SeriesCaro Fraser is a British novelist known for her Caper Court series. Before becoming a full-time novelist in 1992, she worked as an advertising copywriter and a commercial and maritime lawyer. She studied law at King’s College, University of London, and is the daughter of novelist George MacDonald Fraser.
In "A Little Learning" by Caro Fraser, Carla Tradescant's dissatisfaction with her husband Alan, a headmaster, leads her into an affair with the new young English teacher, Peter Barrett. As the school year progresses, Carla's feelings of loathing towards Alan intensify, driven by his mundane habits and obsessions. Meanwhile, Alan harbors a secret from his past that threatens to surface. The illicit relationship and Alan's hidden history intertwine, leading to significant repercussions that transform their small school community irrevocably.