An Unsuitable Attachment
“An Unsuitable Attachment” by Barbara Pym is a work of fiction published by Pan Macmillan on March 28, 2013. This edition spans 234 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds in St Basil’s, a North London parish, where the lives of various characters intertwine in a setting marked by humor and social commentary. The story features Mark Ainger, the vicar known for his unconventional sermon introductions, and his wife Sophia, who shares a unique bond with her cat. Other notable figures include Rupert Stonebird, an anthropologist, and Ianthe Broome, who navigates her feelings for a young man at the library.
Readers will encounter a rich tapestry of relationships and witty observations that characterize Pym’s writing. The book explores themes of romance and social dynamics within a small-town context, showcasing the interactions among its quirky inhabitants, including the sharp-tongued librarian Mervyn Cantrell and Daisy Pettigrew, the vet’s sister. With its blend of humor and literary depth, “An Unsuitable Attachment” offers a glimpse into the complexities of human connections and the absurdities of everyday life.
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“Set in St Basil’s, an undistinguished North London parish, An Unsuitable Attachment is indeed full of the high comedy for which Barbara Pym is famed. There is Mark Ainger, the vicar, who introduces his sermons with remarks like ‘Those of you who are familiar with the church of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome.’ His wife Sophia with her cat, ‘I feel sometimes that I can’t reach Faustina as I’ve reached other cats.’ Rupert Stonebird, anthropologist and eligible bachelor. The well-bred Ianthe Broome who works at the library and forms an unsuitable attachment with a young man there. The sharp-tongue Mervyn Cantrell, chief librarian, who complains that ‘when books have things spilt on them it is always bottled sauce or gravy of the thickest and most repellent kind rather than something utterly exquisite and delicious.’ There is also Daisy Pettigrew, the vet’s sister, another obsessional cat person, and Sister Dew who bears a strong resemblance to Sister Blatt in Excellent Women.”–Page four of cover.
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