Major Pettigrew's Last Stand

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 10, 2010
Helen Simonson discusses her debut novel, Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand, which tells the story of Major Ernest Pettigrew, a wry, courtly Englishman who lives a quiet life who strikes up an unexpected friendship with Mrs. Jasmina Ali, the Pakistani shopkeeper from the village.

Event: Helen Simonson will be reading, speaking, and signing books
Tuesday, March 16, at 6:00 pm
Corner Bookstore
1313 Madison Avenue, at 93rd Street

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