The Company of Cats

by Marian Babson

Book Overview

A millionaire's pet tabby is the only witness to his catty murder. . . When millionaire Arthur Arbuthnot mistakes gossip maven Annabel Hinchby-Smythe for a decorator-and hires her to redecorate his... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312199244
• ISBN13: 9780312199241
• Release Date: March 1999
• Publisher: Minotaur Books
• Length: 183 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.7" x 8.7"

Customer Reviews

Meow!

Excellent choice for reading! If you love cats and cat stories then these series of books are for you. This author really knows how to get and keep a readers attention! Funny and serious at the same time, Babson books are worth reading!

Cozy Mystery Will Delight Cat Fanciers

First there was one tabby, then two, then three and before long there are going to be cats everywhere. Why? Because one very special kitty has just become heir to the vast fortune of millionaire Arthur Arbuthnot. Gossip maven Annabel Hinchby-Smythe has been mistaken for an interior decorator by Arbuthnot and hired on the spot to liven up his dreary mansion. Short on cash, she plays along and decides she can do what he wishes. Alas, murder is afoot and before long the millionaire is dead and a motley crew of relatives and hangers-on are fighting over a fortune that has been left to Arbuthnot's pet kitty, one he rescued from a life in the alley. Now all the cat-haters have become cat-lovers and each wants to win the heart of the feline heiress, Sally. But Annabel feels duty-bound to protect the rights of the true Sally and defend her against those who intend to use her for their own benefit. But where is Sally? And who are these impostor cats? The laughs are definitely for cat lovers as the cats take center stage in this light and breezy tale. If you love a cat and are fascinated by their mannerisms, you will find much to love about this book and these cats. Sally, Salvatore, and Sassy are as lovable a trio of cats as one will find and their definitive mannerisms will ring especially true for those who share life with a cat. The mystery is average, but the fur people make it a delight.

Cat Lover's Book

This is a very good book. I couldn't put it down. The writing is fast, the characters interesting, the cats most lovable. I enjoyed the main character, Annabel. She was clever and a push over for a cat (cats) in distress. I will add this writer to my list of favorite mystery writers.

Light, amusing cat cozy

Multimillionaire tycoon Arthur Arbuthnot mistakes professional gossip monger Annabel Hinchby-Smythe for an interior decorator and hires her to redo his flat so it will be worthy of Sally. Sally, it turns out, is his beloved tabby cat. Arbuthnot is found dead in his office, and his will leaves the lion's share of his estate to Sally. (No wonder, since she's far and away the most pleasant member of the family!) Fearing for the feline heiress' safety, Annabel kidnaps her and takes her home with her. Complications ensue: There's another suspicious death, and numerous impostor tabby cats enter the picture. Like all of Marian Babson's cat mysteries, "The Company of Cats" is a light, witty, amusing story that feline fanciers who like cozy mysteries will enjoy.

I just wish it had been twice as long

Babson is one of my favorite authors, and a new book by her is always a delight. A Company of Cats is terrific. The bad guys get their just punishment, Annabel manages to save the day, and the good guys win for a change! My only regret is that it was not a great big fat book, so that my pleasure would last longer.