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Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day

Winifred Watson

Start date: December 1, 2020

Finish date: December 31, 2020

Discussion: New School Classics- 1915-2005

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Jul 03, 2020 Anne rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: audio, 1001-books, 2020, classics

A charming, and uplifting adult fairy tale wonderfully narrated by Frances McDormand. Two women diametrically opposed in all ways, most notably wealth class and character. They meet by accident and spend 24 hours together in a fun plot with well-drawn characters. Miss Pettigrew is dowdy and has lived a boring life. Miss LeFosee is a glamorous young woman with man troubles; she's juggling 3 and believes that Miss Pettigrew can help her. By story's end, each one has had a major influence on the li ...more

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Nov 04, 2017 Winter rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2017-read, 1001-books-you-must-read-before-you

4 Stars

A delightful read. A feel-good book.

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Mar 20, 2016 Peggy rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: british

A charming 1938 novel about a certain type of woman found in many British books. This would be Guinevere Pettigrew, a spinster who ekes out her life in unsuitable governess positions. Her first name suggests possibilities, doesn't it? But as Miss Pettigrew, she has no chance to explore them. When the employment service sends her to Miss LaFosse's apartment, Miss Pettigrew's long honed instincts about people saves the day and earns her the lasting gratitude of this beautiful nightclub singer. The ...more

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May 18, 2010 Austen to Zafón rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: uk, the-war-years, own-tp, persephone

Read this light but well-written comedy in one evening and found it very entertaining. Miss Pettigrew is a middle-aged English spinster with little self-confidence trying to find a job as a governess. She's just about to give up when she's mistakenly ysent for an interview to Delysia LaFosse, a beautiful dancer with a zest for life, a kind heart, and a dearth of morals. Delysia takes Miss Pettigrew under her wing when she finds that Miss P can solve just about any problem D has, and she has quit ...more

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