The Ghost Cat

The Ghost Cat

by Alex Howard
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 03/08/2023

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'A beautifully written cat's-eye view of some 120 years of history. Prepare to be enchanted.'

SIMON BRETT, author of the Mrs Pargeter series


Early morning, 1902. At 7/7 Marchmont Crescent, Eilidh the charlady tips coal into a fire grate and sets it alight. Overhearing, Grimalkin the cat ambles over to curl up against the welcome heat and lick his favourite human's

hand. But this is to be his last day on earth ... before he becomes the Ghost Cat.


Follow Grimalkin as he witnesses the changes of the next 120 years, prowling unseen among the inhabitants of an Edinburgh tenement, while unearthing some startling revelations about the mystery of existence, the unstoppable march of time and the true meaning of feline companionship.


This unique tale provides a feel-good read full of charm for any fan of history, humour and fur-ridden fun. Perfect for fans of Matt Haig's How to Stop Time and V. E. Schwab's The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue.


'The Ghost Cat is an Edinburgh delight: "mizzle-ridden" days were made for books like this!'

LUCY RIBCHESTER, author of The Hourglass Factory


'A beautiful story'

Tiktok's @beansthegingercat


'Enchanting, entertaining and engaging ... I found this beautiful little cats paws wrapped around my heartstrings throughout the entirety of the book.'

Goodreads reviewer, five stars


'A beautiful love letter to the majestic cat.'

NetGalley reviewer

ISBN:
9781785304491
9781785304491
Category:
Historical fiction
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
03-08-2023
Language:
English
Publisher:
Black & White Publishing
Alex Howard

Alex Howard lives in Edinburgh. He graduated from Edinburgh University with a 1st class English degree in 2010, and has since had poetry published widely in journals such as The London Magazine, Cadaverine, and Gutter. He is the winner of the Red Cross International Writing Prize, a quarter-finalist in the Scottish Slam Championships 2012, and has performed his work at the Edinburgh Book Festival.

In addition, he has had comedy writing shortlisted by the BBC and worked variously as a television researcher, ghost tour guide, and tutor. He is currently pursuing an AHRC funded PhD at Edinburgh University.

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