A delightful novel that takes place in England. Major Pettigrew, a proper English gentleman, and Jasmina Ali, a 50ish Pakistani woman who runs a shop in the village, find themselves sharing a love of literature and a similar world view. Having both lost their spouses, they begin with a friendship, which gradually grows into something more.
The community around them can't quite handle the relationship because of the difference in cultures and religion. So the couple are treated to gossip and prejudice, and they try to figure out how to handle it.
It is a light-hearted book, but still touches on some big issues. In the end it is a story of perseverance in the face of hardship. Great for all of us who don't want to give up on life and love.
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