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| Title | : | Major Pettigrews Last Stand (Thorndike Reviewers' Choice) |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.69 (639 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1410427528 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 588 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-16 |
| Language | : | English |
Best Books of the Month, March 2010: In her witty and wise debut novel, newcomer Helen Simonson introduces the unforgettable character of the widower Major Ernest Pettigrew. The Major epitomizes the Englishman with the "stiff upper lip," who clings to traditional values and has tried (in vain) to pass these along to his yuppie son, Roger. --Lauren Nemroff. Kudos to Helen Simonson, who distinguishes herself with Major Pettigrew's Last Stand as a writer with the narrative range, stylistic chops, and poise of a veteran. The embattled hero discovers an unexpected ally an
Jill I. Shtulman said Manners and Manors: An Unconventional Love Story. It is always cause for celebration when a debut author bursts on the scene with an original and whimsical novel that is bound to capture attention. And this novel -- Major Pettigrew's Last Stand -- has much to recommend it.Major Pettigrew is a very proper and delightfully droll widower of 68 who resides in the quaint village of Edgecombe St. Mary in Sussex, England. He is the father of Rog. A fantastic debut novel from an author to watch! Cilla I got this as an advanced reading copy from the Amazon Vine program, and didn't know anything about it except the brief synopsis from the Vine newsletter. I am fond of reading "gentle" novels that take the reader into the hearts and lives of people in a community, and this novel didn't disappoint me. It has a slow start, but builds up to the point where you can't put it down because you ju. P. B. Sharp said A gem!. "Last Stand" is a wondrous novel- a debut by author Simonson written with extraordinary insight and with vivid crackling descriptions so apt you'll find yourself reading slowly so you won't miss any of them. Wry and witty, the book is frequently hilarious and I often laughed so hard the tears were running down my face. The ending of this love story will leave you with a feeling of contentm
But then his brother's death sparks an unexpected friendship with Mrs. Mary, a small village in the English countryside filled with rolling hills and thatched cottages. Jasmina Ali, the Pakistani shopkeeper from the village.. A New York Times Bestseller, A #1 Indie Next Pick -- Welcome to Edgecombe St. There Major Ernest Pettigrew (retired) leads a quiet life valuing the things that Englishmen have lived by for generations: honor, duty, decorum, and a properly brewed cup of tea
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