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Description edit
“Why has it taken more than half a century for this wonderful flight of humor to be rediscovered?” — Guardian
“The sweetest grown-up book in the world.” — Sunday Times
“Everyone, no matter how poor or prim or neglected, has a second chance to blossom in the world.” — Daily Mail , in...
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Ridiculously Simplified Synopsis edit
First Sentence edit
Miss Pettigrew pushed open the door of the employment agency and went in as the clock struck a quarter past nine.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 601 of 1272 in 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die. (authoritative list)
Preceded by After the Death of Don Juan, and followed by Nausea.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Winifred Watson (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Methuen & Co. Ltd.
Country: UK
Publication Date: 1938
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 233
Publisher: Methuen & Co. Ltd.
Country: UK
Publication Date: 1938
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 233
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: PZ3.W3392 Mi
- Dewey: 823.912
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Movie Connections edit
- Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008) (IMDb): Starring Amy Adams, Frances McDormand, Lee Pace and Ciarán Hinds.
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