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Major Pettigrew's Last Stand

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Major Pettigrew's Last Stand

Written by: Helen Simonson
Narrated by: Peter Altschuler
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You are about to travel to Edgecombe St. Mary, a small village in the English countryside filled with rolling hills, thatched cottages, and a cast of characters both hilariously original and as familiar as the members of your own family. Among them is Major Ernest Pettigrew (retired), the unlikely hero of Helen Simonson's wondrous debut. 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 this remarkable novel he will steal your heart.

The Major leads a quiet life valuing the proper things that Englishmen have lived by for generations: Honor, duty, decorum, and a properly brewed cup of tea. But then his brother's death sparks an unexpected friendship with Mrs. Jasmina Ali, the Pakistani shopkeeper from the village. Drawn together by their shared love of literature and the loss of their respective spouses, the Major and Mrs. Ali soon find their friendship blossoming into something more. But village society insists on embracing him as the quintessential local and her as the permanent foreigner. Can their relationship survive the risks one takes when pursuing happiness in the face of culture and tradition?

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I have read this book in print three times and loved it, but this masterful narration by Peter Altschuler really made it come alive in my imagination.

Five stars well deserved

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I enjoyed the story and the many subtle tongue in cheek lines. There was nothing I disliked.

Fabulous narration

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The performance was excellent. The story endearing. Major Pettigrew has a place in my heart

I was sad when it was over, I enjoyed it so much.

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A light and humorous novel. Perfect to relax and unwind with. Beautifully designed and detailed giving wonderful imaginative imagery.

Enjoyable read

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