The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

by

Ann Shaffer

Sidney's first named secretary. She's very proper, though this often crosses the line into outright rudeness. She also takes Sidney's confidentiality seriously; she's initially unwilling to tell Juliet where Sidney is when he goes to Australia. Neither Juliet nor Susan like her and both advise Sidney to fire her upon his return.
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Miss Tilley Character Timeline in The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

The timeline below shows where the character Miss Tilley appears in The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Part One, 21st-26th February, 1946
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...sends a longer letter explaining that she went to Sidney's office, met with Sidney's secretary, Miss Tilley , and discovered that he left for Australia. Miss Tilley coolly promised to forward letters.... (full context)
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Juliet says she liked Sidney's old secretary better than Miss Tilley , and explains that she met Mark Reynolds. She says that Mark is perfectly fine... (full context)
Part One, 11th April, 1946
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...him. In other news, various employees are running amok and she advises that Sidney fire Miss Tilley . She also mentions that she's seen Juliet and Mark out on a date. It... (full context)