Cats in the Belfry

By Doreen Tovey

Book Overview

You won't find another book about cats as funny as this one For cat lovers old and new - particularly those whose lives are ruled by feline fancy

When Doreen Tovey brought home her first Siamese kitten she had no idea what she was letting herself in for...

Animal lovers Doreen and Charles Tovey were used to opening their doors to various pets: from Shorty, the highly-strung budgerigar to Blondin, a mischievous squirrel.

They had never been enamoured with cats, but when their country home became overrun with mice they decided to bring in a kitten.

But Siamese pedigrees are not like normal cats...

Before long Doreen's world is turned upside down by the new arrival ... and from that moment on she never looked back.

CATS IN THE BELFRY is the first of Doreen Tovey's memoirs about living with Siamese cats: set in the British countryside, it is told with wit, mischief, and above all humour.

'The most enchanting cat book ever' - Jilly Cooper

'If there is a funnier book about cats I for one do not want to read it. I would hurt myself laughing, might even die of laughter' - The Scotsman

'expect to laugh out loud, shed a few tears and be totally captivated by Doreen's stories of her playful and often naughty Siamese cats' - Your Cat Magazine

'This is a funny and poignant reflection of life with that most beautiful, elegant, and haughty of felines.'- The Good Book Guide

'Doreen has a wonderful, warm, and witty way with words that bring the personality of each cat to life and perfectly describe her love of them.' - Life With Siamese Cats

'A chaotic, hilarious and heart-wrenching love affair with the most characterful of feline breeds' - The People's Friend

'A book for those whose world is bounded and ruled by cats; even those who can take-them-or-leave-them will find a generous serving of amusement here' - Kirkus Review

'Every so often, there comes along a book - or if you're lucky books - which gladdens the heart, cheers the soul... Just such books are those written by Doreen Tovey' - Cat World

'A warm, witty and moving cat classic. Mb>A must for all cat lovers' - Living For Retirement

FELINE FROLICS SERIES
Book One: Cats in the Belfry
Book Two: Cats in May
Book Three: Donkey Work
Book Four: Raining Cats and Donkeys
Book Five: The New Boy
Book Six: Double Trouble
Book Seven: The Coming of Saska
Book Eight: A Comfort of Cats
Book Nine: More Cats in the Belfry

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1912546833
• ISBN13: 9781912546831
• Release Date: July 2018
• Publisher: Sapere Books
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Love 'em or hate 'em

No matter what you think of cats, sitting down with this book will give you a quiet chuckle. If you are among those unfortunates who have yet to discover the joys of being owned by a cat, you will be able to indulge the ever-pleasant pass-time of feeling smugly superior to this poor deluded couple who find themselves willing slaves to their delightful but demanding Siamese.If you are one of the lucky ones currently living under the paw of a common or garden variety moggie, you will be able to breathe a sigh of relief and think "it could be worse" as you search the supermarket shelves for their favourite brand of cat food (without which you dare not show your face at home). And if you are one of the fortune-favoured (?) few who have lost your heart (and possibly your reason) to a Siamese, you will enjoy the consolation of knowing that at least you're not alone.The book is a delight for cat lovers and non cat lovers alike. Warm, wry and witty, it encourages empathy without expecting conversion. One of my absolute favourite cat books. And if you enjoy it, there's also a sequel - "Cats in May".

Laugh Out Loud Humor

I got this book on Friday and read it through twice within 48 hours, laughing more loudly the second time, and rushing to find someone that I could share excerpts from the book. Even though the book was first published 45 years ago, it has not gone out of style. Anyone who has Siamese cats today can still identify with Ms. Tovey's experiences with Sugeih, Solomon and Sheba. I can't recommend this book enough and encourage an enterprising publisher to put all of Ms. Tovey's books back in print so everyone in the world can read them.

YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK IF YOU LOVE SIAMESE CATS!

This has to be one of the most enjoyable books I have ever read. I laughed until I had tears running down my face, and also cried for a particularly sad part. I honestly don't think I have ever been so moved by a book. I read this book twice in the first week that I had it. If you have the oppurtunity to read or buy this book, please do so!

A must for Siamese cat lovers.

This is one of the few books I have ever read that made me laugh out loud. No one writes about animals like the British. A joy from start to finish. I hope it will be back in print soon.

An often humorous, often sad book keeping you to the end.

Cats In The Belfry by Doreen is the first book in a series about her Blue Point cats. Right from the very first page, you can tell that this book is going to have a lot of funny parts. As you finish the first few chapters it is virtually impossible to put down because the story just continues smootly. When you do eventually reach the end, you will want to read it again because just once is not enough to enjoy the book 100%.