![]() ![]() But in stressful and complex situations there is no one better, Miss Pettigrew seems to have fantastic intuition for improvisation in difficult circumstances, when pushed she stops being shy and stands her ground (or rather Delysia’s and also let’s not forget the courage-giving power of a drink at the right time). One also has to sympathise with her honest assessment of her skills as a governess. When I read about Miss Pettigrew I could feel only pity, I almost cried at one point when her old coat was mentioned and how she hasn’t had a decent meal for a while. As you can see the story line is not overly complicated, but the execution is exquisite. Together they spend a wonderful and glamorous day, Miss Pettigrew saving Delysia from trouble more than once. From there on ensues a series of misunderstandings, but from the get go Miss Pettigrew sides with lovely Delysia, amazed by her lifestyle but also her generosity. ![]() Miss Pettigrew is desperate to find work as a governess and her agency sends her by mistake to the apartment of Delysia LaFosse. What a lovely book it is, a fairy tale for sure, but what a fun to read. ![]() I’ve read so much about it, that I intended to buy it since the beginning. I bought this book during my visit in Persephone Bookshop back in April (when everyone still thought this year summer in London will last only a week, like it did in previous years). ![]()
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