Major Pettigrew's Last Stand
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Narrated by:
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Bill Wallis
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By:
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Helen Simonson
About this listen
Major Ernest Pettigrew (Ret’d) is not interested in the frivolity of the modern world. Since his wife Nancy’s death, he has tried to avoid the constant bother of nosy village women; his grasping, ambitious son; and the ever-spreading suburbanisation of the English countryside, preferring to lead a quiet life upholding the values that people have lived by for generations - respectability, duty, and a properly brewed cup of tea.
But when his brother’s death sparks an unexpected friendship with Mrs Ali, the widowed village shopkeeper of Pakistani descent, the Major is drawn out of his regimented world and forced to confront the realities of life in the 21st century.
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- TDS
- 28-07-21
Perfect
Loved both the narration and the tale, the characters were really brought to life. Thank you.
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-05-16
Kept me entertained
What made the experience of listening to Major Pettigrew's Last Stand the most enjoyable?
The narration was very good , all the different accents were believable
Who was your favorite character and why?
The Major, he had a good heart.
What about Bill Wallis’s performance did you like?
He is very good ,you are always aware of which character is talking.
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Made me laugh in parts.
Any additional comments?
This is nowhere near the kind of books I usually listen to , I normally listen to crime /mystery .I enjoyed the story as a diversion to the norm, Shows that no matter where in the world we come from we are basically all the same.
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- Baking Time Club
- 21-04-16
Lovely listen
Gentle story but captivating enough to enjoy whilst walking and doing house chores. Nice insight into different cultures and a reminder of how important your own happiness compared to what others think of you.
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- Tim Kroezen
- 26-04-16
Just amazing.
Such a wonderful book of wit and passion for love that shouldn't and couldn't be in an unlikely situation. Heartfelt and touching. It's quite long yet it does not bore. The narrator is great and his voice lives on forever.
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- Jennie Lou
- 14-09-17
Not a bad read
Started off really well but have to say I did get a little bored after a while with the stereotypical accounts of some of the characters. Despite that it is very well narrated and the outcome was not unexpected.
Not the best book I have ever listened to but certainly not the worst.
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- Ruth
- 12-09-17
loved it!
a great book showcasing the very best and worst of living in a tight knit community with strong family ties. thoroughly enjoyable
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- Amazon Customer
- 21-05-16
A lovely, lovely audio book to listen to.
Really well narrated. Nice, easy listening I am now very fond of the Major!
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- Pennyfarthing
- 26-08-18
A most enjoyable book
An interesting story. I enjoyed listening to it. will look for another by the same author.
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- Mrs G
- 12-06-19
Delightful!
A lovely gentle story with hidden depths. Beautifully narrated and hard to put down. Thoroughly recommend!
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- Masha Zec
- 11-05-16
Jane Austen in modern times
Middle aged or elderly characters falling in love in the modern England in a true Jane Austen style. Loved it!
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