'The Undergraduate' is an explicit immorality tale; the story of a young man's abuse of higher education and his steady and willing coruption until a final fall from grace.

Set in Salisbury University during academic year 2001-2002 the novel follows on the life of sophomore Simon Wickham, a character who first appeared in 'Love On A Branch Line' . Avon from 'Don't Fall In Love Too Quickly' also make a cameo appearance.

The novel is divided into six sections, each covering a term or holiday, each subtitled with a stage in Simon's flight to disaster: 'Summer Break 2001 (Flying), 'Michaelmas Term 2001 (Climbing), 'Christmas Break 2001-2002 (Swooping), 'Easter Term 2002 (Stalling), 'Easter Break 2002 (Descending), 'Trinity Term 2002 (Crashing).

Although the novel appears to have a 'happy ending' events come full circle, with a sting in the tale imploding the lives of Simon, his friends, those he has used, and those who have used him ...

Characters Amanda Duncan and Barbara Wickham from 'The Undergraduate' also appear in the follow-on 'The Ibiza Effect' .

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