The Ghost Cat: 12 decades, 9 lives, 1 cat

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Some scenes actually brought a tear to my eye, and some made me ponder upon how things really have changed and what it would be like in the future. Alex Howard's latest novel is a thoroughly engaging and jovial experience for any animal lover. With explorations of the supernatural to suggestions of Celtic mythology, along with thrilling historical references and undisputed humour, the tale of Grimalkin has something to offer everyone. Join us for a special fundraising event in support of Edinburgh Dog & Cat Home. We'll be joined at East Linton's Community Hall by author Alex Howard for a Q&A about his new novel The Ghost Cat, followed by a book signing. With open doors and open hearts for pets and their people, Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home can continue to rescue, reunite, and rehome dogs and cats across East and Central Scotland.

decades, 9 lives, 1 cat: The Ghost Cat is a spirit-feline destined to live out his ghostly existence according to the medieval proverb of “The Cat with Nine Lives” – For Three He Plays, For Three He Strays, For Three He Stays. The synopsis reads: “Twelve decades, nine lives, one cat: the Ghost Cat is a spirit-feline destined to live out his ghostly existence according to the medieval proverb of ‘The Cat with Nine Lives’ – For Three He Plays, For Three He Strays, For Three He Stays.We follow Grimalkin, the cat, as his ghostly self traverses through decade after decade in accordance to the old English proverb; for three, he stays, for three he strays, and for three he plays. So for three, he haunts, for three he roams, and for three, he can interact as a poltergeist (oOOooOoOoOHhh) I particularly liked the bond of affection between Grimalkin and the lady who showed him kindness when he was still a kitten, which anyone who has ever loved a pet will relate to. Alex Howard was born in London and moved to Scotland to study. He graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a first-class degree in English Literature. He then completed an MA, before pursuing a PhD in 20th century poetry. His academic book Larkin's Travelling Spirit was published upon completion of his doctorate in 2021.

Follow The Ghost Cat as he witnesses the changes of the next two centuries as he purrs, shuffles and sniffs his way through the fashion, politics and technological advances of the modern era alongside the ever-changing inhabitants of an Edinburgh tenement. As we follow our new spirit-feline friend, this unique story unearths some startling revelations about the mystery of existence and the human condition and provides a feel-good read full of charm for any fan of history, humour and fur-ridden fun. Alex Howard Consider the possibility of retaining the ability of seeing the world through the eyes of your favourite animal. Would it be your pet cat? A dog? Perhaps something a bit more wild? decades, 9 lives, 1 catEarly morning, 1902. In a gloomy Edinburgh tenement, Eilidh the charlady tips coal into a fire grate and sets it alight. Overhearing, a cat ambles over to curl up against the welcome heat.This is to be the cat’s last day on earth. But he is going to return… as The Ghost Cat, a spirit-feline destined to live out his ghostly existence according to the medieval proverb of and “The Cat with Nine Lives and ”– For Three He Plays, For Three He Strays, For Three He Stays .Follow The Ghost Cat as he witnesses the changes of the next two centuries as he purrs, shuffles and sniffs his way through the fashion, politics and technological advances of the modern era alongside the ever-changing inhabitants of an Edinburgh tenement. As we follow our new spirit-feline friend, this unique story unearths some startling revelations about the mystery of existence and the human condition and provides a feel-good read full of charm for any fan of history, humour and fur-ridden fun. The Ghost Cat: 12 decades, 9 lives, 1 cat by Alex Howard – eBook Details This novel was written for people like me! ‘The Ghost Cat’ tells the story of a time travelling feline phantom who sees the world change from within the Edinburgh tenement he calls his home. I love cats; I love ghosts; I love history; I love Edinburgh and I love everything about this book. This has got to be the first book that has made me weep during the first chapter! But by chapter two I was smiling again and I knew that I had a great read ahead of me!It was also during his PhD that he became fascinated by the behaviour of a local cat, which prompted the creation of a blog. This went on to become his debut novel, Library Cat. The novel won the People's Book Prize and was translated into Korean, French and Italian. Alex has been published in New Writing Scotland, The London Magazine, Gutter and Orbis. He has also been invited to read at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, and won The Charles Causley Poetry Prize.

Follow The Ghost Cat as he witnesses the changes of the next two centuries as he purrs, shuffles and sniffs his way through the fashion, politics and technological advances of the modern era alongside the ever-changing inhabitants of an Edinburgh tenement. As we follow our new spirit-feline friend, this unique story unearths some startling revelations about the mystery of existence and the human condition and provides a feel-good read full of charm for any fan of history, humour and fur-ridden fun. When it comes to accommodation in Scotland, there's a fantastic choice of amazing stays from luxury hotels to glamping getaways. There's no better place to hear about some of the inspirations for the book, than directly above the Blair Street Underground Vaults…

By (author) Alex Howard

All of the characters are so diverse and are perfectly crafted in retrospect to their decade, which brought about this extra umph to them. Alex did an amazing job of creating such characters, and the complexities of it all show and pay off. Thus, it is early in the morning when Grimalkin the cat breathes his last as he lays before the comfortable heat of a roaring fire in the tenement flat he calls home. As he slips from his earthly bonds, Grimalkin will become the Ghost Cat, a supernatural being with the ability to observe and reflect as the world rapidly changes despite the consistency of the tenement flat. Home> Fiction from Scotland> Historical Fiction> The Ghost Cat The Ghost Cat By (author) Alex Howard The idea of following a (ghost) cat through time, observing the changing world and experiencing fleeting insights into everyday life of individual human beings while pondering about your own (aka the cat's) mortality, was executed in a very fun, cute and thought-provoking way. This is to be the cat’s last day on earth. But he is going to return… as The Ghost Cat, a spirit-feline destined to live out his ghostly existence according to the medieval proverb of “The Cat with Nine Lives”– For Three He Plays, For Three He Strays, For Three He Stays.