The Ghost Cat
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Description
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
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Schöne Erzählung aus der Sicht eines Katers über 120 Jahre Geschichte
Ich hab das Buch sehr genossen und es gibt einem immer wieder Denkanstöße. Vor allem die historischen Meilensteine habe ich sehr interessant und spannend gefunden. Für alle Katzenliebhaber die gerne in Edinburgh abtauchen möchte und eine Reise durch die Zeit unternehmen wollen! Es ist leicht zu lesen, wenn auch auf Englisch und manchmal schottisches Englisch.
I read this book before visiting Edinburgh in December and it turned out to be the perfect choice. The book is a charming and unusual journey through the history of Edinburgh told from the perspective of a cat. 🐾 The cat narrator Grimalkin roams the city through different time periods, observing people, places and events with curiosity, wit and very funny commentary. I absolutely loved the Edinburgh setting. The city’s dark closes and rich history come alive in such a vivid way. Learning about Edinburgh through the eyes of a cat felt both informative and incredibly entertaining. I also enjoyed the footnotes which gave added information. The way the cat comments on human behaviour and notices the changes in the city over time is funny, touching, clever and often thought provoking. Overall, this was a really enjoyable read. Cozy and different from anything else I’ve read recently. 🐈 This book is perfect for lovers of Edinburgh, history and of course… cats.
Ich würde gern eine 2,5 geben. Grimalkin ist schon ein spezieller kleiner Charakter und das Zusammenspiel mit Eilidh wirklich niedlich und für mich der Grund, warum ic es zu Ende gelesen habe, aber ein paar der “Hauntings” erschlossen sich mir in ihrer Bedeutung einfach nicht. Ich wollte es so gern mehr mögen :(
Description
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
Book Information
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Schöne Erzählung aus der Sicht eines Katers über 120 Jahre Geschichte
Ich hab das Buch sehr genossen und es gibt einem immer wieder Denkanstöße. Vor allem die historischen Meilensteine habe ich sehr interessant und spannend gefunden. Für alle Katzenliebhaber die gerne in Edinburgh abtauchen möchte und eine Reise durch die Zeit unternehmen wollen! Es ist leicht zu lesen, wenn auch auf Englisch und manchmal schottisches Englisch.
I read this book before visiting Edinburgh in December and it turned out to be the perfect choice. The book is a charming and unusual journey through the history of Edinburgh told from the perspective of a cat. 🐾 The cat narrator Grimalkin roams the city through different time periods, observing people, places and events with curiosity, wit and very funny commentary. I absolutely loved the Edinburgh setting. The city’s dark closes and rich history come alive in such a vivid way. Learning about Edinburgh through the eyes of a cat felt both informative and incredibly entertaining. I also enjoyed the footnotes which gave added information. The way the cat comments on human behaviour and notices the changes in the city over time is funny, touching, clever and often thought provoking. Overall, this was a really enjoyable read. Cozy and different from anything else I’ve read recently. 🐈 This book is perfect for lovers of Edinburgh, history and of course… cats.
Ich würde gern eine 2,5 geben. Grimalkin ist schon ein spezieller kleiner Charakter und das Zusammenspiel mit Eilidh wirklich niedlich und für mich der Grund, warum ic es zu Ende gelesen habe, aber ein paar der “Hauntings” erschlossen sich mir in ihrer Bedeutung einfach nicht. Ich wollte es so gern mehr mögen :(