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Major Pettigrew's Last Stand

Major Pettigrew's Last Stand

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Major Ernest Pettigrew, retired, of Edgecombe St. Mary, England, is more than a little dismayed by the sloppy manners, narcissism, and materialism of modern society. The decline of gentility is evident everywhere, from tea bags to designer sweaters, to racism masquerading as tolerance. Mutual grief allies him with Mrs. Ali, a widowed local shopkeeper of Pakistani descent who has also resigned herself to dignified, if solitary, last years. The carefully suppressed passion between these two spawns twitters of disapproval in their provincial village, but Pettigrew hasn't time for such silliness: real estate developers are plotting to carpet the fields outside his back door with mansionettes and his sister-in-law plans to auction off a prized family firearm. Meanwhile, Mrs. Ali's late husband's Muslim family expects her to hand over her hard-won business to her sullen, fundamentalist nephew, a notion she finds repellant and chauvinistic. It's a testament to Simonson that in this delightful novel, Pettigrew must navigate the tragic, the absurd, and the transcendentally joyful aspects of a familiar life turned upside down by an unfamiliar and unexpected late-life love affair. That two people from opposing and mutually distrusting worlds are able to bridge every gap with unerring respect and decorum serves as a quiet suggestion that larger conflicts might be avoided or resolved in much the same way. Finally, a way forward that Major Pettigrew would approve.

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ISBN13: 9781760292843
ISBN10: 1760292842
Language: English
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Publication Year: 2016
Format: Paperback

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    Charming tale of love bridging cultural divides in later life.

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    If you enjoy stories about finding unexpected love and navigating societal change, Major Pettigrew's Last Stand is a warm, witty read. The characters, especially the seasoned Major and Mrs. Ali, offer a heartfelt look at dignity and respect crossing cultural boundaries. It’s both amusing and touching, making it a delightful pick for anyone who appreciates stories about ending life's loneliness with genuine connection.

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