Pomeroy's Postscript

by Mary Fitt

Pomeroy's Postscript was one that told his twin sister Marguerite definitely not to come to the Cornish coast where Pomeroy had been placed by their trustees in charge of a certain Mrs. Livingstone. And thereby hangs a tale.

Hardcover

Published January 1, 1955

About the author

"Mary Fitt" was the pen-name used for her crime novels by Dr. Kathleen Freeman, who for several years was Lecturer in Greek at the University of Wales at Cardiff.

Reviews

[Colleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I originally read Pomeroy's Postscript as a kid in my local library and the story stuck with me (though the title did not). Decades later I was able to track down the title and ultimately a copy of the book, but I shelved it without rereading. I recently rediscovered the book on my shelves and am delighted to report it was as enjoyable a read now as all those many years ago. I like that it is an adventure story that focuses on a female character (Marguerite) rather than on her twin brother (Pomeroy). Sort-of cousin Merritt is another great character that rounds out the story - bookish and clever but somewhat uncertain of himself socially. Though the book was written in the 1950s, there isn't actually much about it that is dated (other than a few lines at the very end about Uncle Sam handling everything as if Aunt Maud wasn't capable of doing so). All in all an enjoyable reread of a story I very much enjoyed as a kid. 4.5 stars.