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Major pettigrews last stand was a pretty interesting discussion book and i do think most book clubs would find plenty to discuss. Wry, courtly, opinionated, and completely endearing, major pettigrew is one of the most indelible characters in contemporary fiction, and from the very first page of. Ali at colonel prestons lodge, simonson writes that a pleasant glow, deep in his gut, was all that remained of a night that seemed to have burned away the. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Ali at colonel prestons lodge, simonson writes that a pleasant glow, deep in his gut, was all that remained of a night that seemed to have burned away the years from. Major pettigrew had been happily married to his wife, nancy, who died six years earlier. Or would roger have turned out the way he did no matter what. Ali, who runs the local shop, trouble erupts to disturb the bucolic serenity of the village and of the majors carefully regimented life. Written with a delightfully dry sense of humour and the wisdom of a born storyteller, major pettigrew s last stand explores the risks one takes when pursuing happiness in the face of family obligation and tradition. I am helen simonson, author of the new york times and international bestseller, major pettigrews last stand and now the proud author of a second novel, the summer before the war. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read major pettigrews last stand.
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