Major Pettigrew's Last Stand is a warm, sharply observed novel about love, loyalty, and the quiet courage it takes to change late in life. Set in an English village, it follows retired Major Ernest Pettigrew as his orderly world begins to shift.

After the death of his brother, the Major finds unexpected comfort in conversations with Mrs. Jasmina Ali, the Pakistani widow who runs the local shop. Their shared love of literature and their experience of loss draw them together, gently unsettling the routines and assumptions that have long governed his days.

As their friendship deepens into something more, the couple must navigate the constraints of village gossip, cultural prejudice, and demanding relatives. The Major, proud of his place in the community, is forced to ask whether belonging is worth the cost of denying his own happiness.

Written with dry humour and affectionate insight into small-town life, this novel offers a thoughtful look at class, tradition, and cross-cultural connection in the twenty-first century.

• Wry, character-driven contemporary fiction
• Explores family obligation, grief, and second chances
• Ideal for readers who enjoy village settings and gentle social satire

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