Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson
Major Ernest Pettigrew is not interested in the frivolity of the modern world. But when his brother's death, and a love of Kipling, sparks an unexpected friendship with the widowed village shopkeeper, Mrs Ali, the Major is forced to confront the realities of the twenty first century.
'The real pleasure of this book derives not from its village conventions but from its beautiful little love story, which is told with skill and humor..That love can overcome cultural barriers is no new theme, but it's presented here with great sensitivity and delicacy. We want this couple to find romance - and they do. We want the major to survive the machinations of his scheming relatives - and he does. "Major Pettigrew's Last Stand" is refreshing in its optimism and its faith in the transformative powers of courtesy and kindness. Although pitched towards those wanting a gentle read, it also slides a powerful moral message into the interstices of village politics. And as for happy endings, it deserves all available prizes' Alexander McCall Smith, New York Times Book Review 'A charming, funny and absorbing debut' Wendy Holden, Daily Mail 'I adore Major Pettigrew ... a quirky, lovely novel' Sophie Dahl 'With a hero whom generations will recognise and love, this novel brings balm to the heart' Angela Huth
Helen Simonson spent her teenage years in a small village in East Sussex, near Rye. A graduate of the London School of Economics, she recently completed an MFA at Stony Brook, Southampton. Her short stories and essays have been featured in various publications and broadcast on radio. After many years living in Brooklyn, New York, Helen currently lives in the Washington D.C. area with her husband and two sons. Major Pettigrew's Last Stand is her first novel.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781408804254 |
| ISBN 10 | 1408804255 |
| Title | Major Pettigrew's Last Stand |
| Author | Helen Simonson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2010-03-01 |
| Number of pages | 368 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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