Books like At Freddie's by Penelope Fitzgerald
In At Freddie's, Penelope Fitzgerald paints a lively, humorous portrait of the commanding proprietress of Freddie’s, a well‑known stage school in London that trains child actors for the West End. The novel tracks her vigorous efforts to keep the institution solvent, the budding career of a talented young performer and his competitive counterpart, and a shrewd man’s unscrupulous plan to save Freddie’s from financial collapse. Fitzgerald’s narrative blends wit with an affectionate look at the theatrical world, the dynamics of mentorship, and the challenges of sustaining a creative enterprise.
First publish date: July 1989
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Penelope Fitzgerald
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