Excellent Women
Excellent Women by Barbara Pym is a novel published by Little, Brown Book Group Limited on June 2, 2022. This edition spans 288 pages and is presented in English. The story centers around Mildred Lathbury, an exemplary woman often overlooked by those around her. As she navigates the complexities of life, including the marital troubles of her new neighbors, the Napiers, Mildred’s character shines through in both humorous and poignant moments.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as family life, romance, and the everyday challenges faced by women. The narrative captures the essence of Mildred’s experiences, highlighting her ability to manage life’s ups and downs, from social events to personal dilemmas. Pym’s writing offers a blend of wit and insight, making this work a notable contribution to the literary canon.
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INTRODUCED BY ALEXANDER McCALL SMITH
‘I’m a huge fan of Barbara Pym’ RICHARD OSMAN
Mildred Lathbury is one of those excellent women who are often taken for granted. She is a godsend, ‘capable of dealing with most of the stock situations or even the great moments of life – birth, marriage, death, the successful jumble sale, the garden fête spoilt by bad weather’. Her glamorous new neighbours, the Napiers, seem to be facing a marital crisis. One cannot take sides in these matters, though it is tricky, especially as Mildred has a soft spot for dashing young Rockingham Napier. This is Barbara Pym’s world at its funniest and most touching.
‘One of the most endearingly amusing English novels of the twentieth century’ ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH
‘Barbara Pym is the rarest of treasures; she reminds us of the heartbreaking silliness of everyday life’ ANNE TYLER
‘Not only was Pym a comic genius but she was ever so wise’ THE TIMES
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