Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day, written by Winifred Watson and published by Persephone Books in November 2000, is a delightful frothy drawing-room comedy that has captured the hearts of many readers. The novel, with its dimensions of 5.47 x 0.87 x 7.64 inches and an ISBN-13 of 978-1903155103, spans 256 pages. Described as “the happiest, most ebullient piece of fiction ever written for adults,” the book follows the story of Miss Pettigrew, a down-and-out governess, who finds herself entangled in the vibrant and glamorous life of Delysia LaFloss, an aspiring actress played by Amy Adams. The novel has been celebrated for its perfect mix of wistfulness and joy, substance and froth, as noted by author Tracy Chevalier.