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The Chilbury Ladies' Choir
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Chapters 30-47Chapter Summaries & Analyses
Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of death, religious discrimination, sexual content, antigay bias, pregnancy termination, graphic violence, and physical and emotional abuse.
Chapter 30 Summary: “Note from Miss Edwina Paltry to Brigadier Winthrop”
Monday, June 17, 1940
Miss Paltry insists to the brigadier that she has fulfilled her part of their deal and now requires the second half of her payment. She arranges a meeting for the following Saturday at the outhouse to collect the money owed.
Chapter 31 Summary: “Notice Pinned to the Chilbury Village Hall Noticeboard, Monday, 17th June, 1940”
Prim posts a public notice announcing a special choir practice scheduled for Wednesday evening in honor of those who died at Dunkirk. The notice extends an invitation beyond the usual choir members, welcoming all villagers, including men.
Chapter 32 Summary: “Mrs. Tilling’s Journal”
Wednesday, June 19, 1940
Mrs. Tilling attends the special memorial choir practice with Mrs. Poultice, whose son perished at Dunkirk. The church fills with attendees. Prim organizes the gathering into a circle where participants hold hands and create a sustained hum together. She guides them through a Gregorian chant for mourning the dead. This shared musical experience creates unity and brings calm to the grieving community members.
