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The Cat Who Knew a Cardinal

By: Lilian Jackson Braun
Narrated by: Theodore Bikel
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Back in Pickax, Jim Qwilleran expects to resume a quiet life, but the people and animals of Pickax have other ideas. A noisy cardinal wakes him every morning, nosy neighbors drop by uninvited, and the Siamese cats—Koko and Yum Yum—misbehave, even sneezing on guests. As if they weren't bad enough, Qwill's long-time companion, Polly Duncan, acts as though she is in love—with another man.

Worst of all, Qwill finds a body in his apple orchard. When his friend, Dennis Hough, becomes the chief suspect, Qwill embarks on a crusade to clear Hough's name and win back Polly's heart. Even Koko sniffs out a few clues. But will their efforts be too little too late? Not even Koko knows for sure in the quirky, engaging romp that was a New York Times bestseller.

©2006 Lilian Jackson Braun (P)2006 Phoenix Books, Inc. Amateur Sleuths Animals Cosy Mystery Fiction Heartfelt Cats Suspense
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Love this series of books. Wish they were all available as part of membership. Too many to buy each one.

Humorous and engaging

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Arguably one of her best in the series. LJB introduced the murder early on in the story which gave the fitting of the puzzle pieces a more enveloping experiencing. Always the humour shines through, the huffs into the famous moustache, Koko’s persistent prods ‘I kept telling him’, and the romance between Quill and Polly almost reached a decisive moment! And George Guidell is a perfect choice as he puts just the right amount of playfulness into each of these books. You won’t be disappointed!

LJB’s best yet?

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As always with the Cat Who books there are good descriptions, a mystery to solve and wonderful cat companions. They are easy to listen and engaging

A satisfying story with clever cat characters

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interesting and original. LJB keeps the suspense going in a well placed narrative. Brava LJB!

slightly offbeat

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Loved it, and George Guidall is a wonderful narrator. He IS Jim Qwilleran for me!

Another excellent Cat Who book!

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