Synopses & Reviews
The Toveys attempt to settle down to quiet life in the country. Unfortunately, their tyrannical Siamese cats have other ideas. From causing an uproar on the BBC to claiming to have been kidnapped, Sheba and Solomon's outrageous behavior leaves the Toveys at their wits' end. Meanwhile, Doreen has to contend with her husband's disastrous skills as a handyman, a squirrel that chews the buttons off all his suits, and a runaway tortoise named Tarzan. Both human and animal characters come to life on the page in these witty stories, including Sidney, the problem-prone gardener, and Blondin, the brandy-swilling squirrel.
In a new edition, with 20 delightful black and white illustrations, Toveys tales are ready for rediscovery by a new generation of cat lovers. A truly enjoyable read for anyone who's ever been owned by a cat, it will tickle your funny bone and tug on your heartstrings.
Review
“My all-time-favorite cat nonfiction consists of Doreen Toveys very funny accounts of her love affair with Siamese cats, including Cats in May.”—Nancy Pearl, from Book Lust: Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment, and Reason
“Good to see that Toveys charming stories about the delights and downfalls of living with Siamese cats are coming back into print.” —Publishing News
“No one writes about cats with more wit, humor, and affection than Doreen Tovey. Everyword is a delight!” —The Peoples Friend
“This witty and stylish tale will have animal lovers giggling to the very last page.” —Your Cat magazine
“Every so often, there comes along a book—or if youre lucky, books—which gladden the heart, cheer the soul, and actually immerse the reader in the narrative. Just such books are those written by Doreen Tovey.” —Cats magazine
About the Author
DOREEN TOVEY lived in a 250-year-old cottage in Somerset, the ideal setting for her bestselling books. She was president of the Siamese Cat Club and has been president of the West of England Cat Club. Doreen passed away in 2007.