Glasgow-born Jean Bell Shaw Patrick (1910 - 2000) aka Jane Shaw was the author of number of books aimed at a young female readership, the best-known being the `Susan` books. Originally, she had considered going into teaching, but a change of heart saw her take up a post at Collins, where children`s editor Jocelyn Oliver encouraged her to try her hand at writing.
In her youth she was noted for her sharp tongue, a characteristic she shares with Susan`s sidekick Midge. Midge also shows a youthful inclination towards writing - possibly there is an element of self-mockery in her portrayal of this character !
Susan Interferes tells the story of a trip to Switzerland undertaken by Susan and Midge, and the events that befall them. While it retains the humour for which the series is noted, it also has "an altogether more sombre tone between the comic episodes" according to Shaw fan Jim Mackenzie.
If you`re tempted to try the book yourself, our copy is at 3516 in our listings.
Alternatively, you can find out more about Shaw by visiting these sites ;
Thanks for your interest,
Nick & Ann-Marie
Hoonaloon Books
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