Major Pettigrew's Last Stand

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Major Ernest Pettigrew is perfectly content to lead a quiet life in the sleepy village of Edgecombe St Mary, away from the meddling of the locals and his overbearing son. But when his brother dies, the Major finds himself seeking companionship with the village shopkeeper, Mrs Ali. Drawn together by…

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2 authors picked Major Pettigrew's Last Stand as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Julie Bozza

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This was such a delightful and heart-warming tale! A genuine romance.

From Julie's 3 favorite reads in 2024.

Irene Wittig

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Major Pettigrew, a staunchly traditional Englishman struggling with an ungrateful son and the changes caused by the death of his brother, is unexpectedly drawn to the intelligent and cultured shopkeeper, Mrs. Jasmina Ali. Their friendship grows as they share their love of literature and the loss of their spouses, but rattles family and villagers' sense of what is proper and acceptable. This charming and witty love story is set in a small English village, where obligations, societal pressure, and cultural differences challenge but fail to defeat their budding romance.

From Irene's list on uplifting contemporary novels.