This witty, richly anecdotal book will show you how cats have consoled and inspired literary figures down the centuries. Indeed, it will convince you that to know a writers relationship with their cat is to know the writer a little better. -- John Mullan, Professor of English at University College London Utterly delightful! This is the perfect book for bibliophiles and lovers of cats alike, revealing how crucial cats have been to the creation of many of the worlds most beloved books.
-- Kate Forsyth A true feline delight, with an array of memorable cats, domestic, difficult and theatrical, all displaying what Boswell called their contemptuous knowledge and an illuminating, off-beat exploration of writers lives, through their shifting relationships with the animals they loved. -- -Jenny Uglow (author of prize-winning biographies and cultural histories) A wonderful collection that celebrates the special relationship between writers and their cats. Do read it with your cat, if possible. -- Elly Griffiths
