Hello, furbulous library guests
and
Welcome to the Mewton-Clawson Library at BBHQ
Thank mew for joining me in the stacks today, and just before I update mew all on the Melvyn and Prudence saga, I've just got to share this.
Way, way, way, way back in 2005, I used to help the P.A. with her writing, and here I am offering great wisdom and sage advice. Wow, I had forgotten was a great teacher I was!
In this lesson, I was teaching her about mouse control; yes, you heard it here first; the P.A. was sadly lacking in the mouse control department. And I'm talking computer mice, not my library mice! MOL
Anyhoo, I know mew are all desperate to know the next instalment with psycho stalker Prudence, and if mew were here last week, mew'll know that Erin and I came up with a rather epic plan to free Melvyn from this heinous situation. And if mew missed it, click here to catch up on everything so far.
So, on Tuesday evening, Erin and I caught up for our weekly Zoom Bridge game, and she gave me a very positive report.
Apparently, stud-muffin-mancat Bonza emailed Prudence with a selfie, and Prudence lapped it up like a kitten in a catnip factory! MOL
And then, when I went to the Mewton-Clawson monthly F.I. (Feline Institute) meeting on Thursday at the church hall, I overheard some EXTRA, EXTRA HOT gossip.
Clawdia Von Meowson, the F.I. Chairpurrson, and her next in charge, Melody Fluffworth, were in a rather conspicuous huddle when I arrived. Putting my basket on the beverage and nibbles table, I began to remove the plate of catnip cookies I'd made earlier that day; well, the library mice made them for me, but it's the same thing.
Anyhoo, plate in place, I slowly edged along the table towards the two plumby aka posh felines, all the while pretending to admire all the cakes and other delicious delicacies that the other elderly lady cats had brought.
Well, mew, don't think a bunch of us old-timers are going to listen to another heinously boring talk about fluff knows what and then not have a good old feast and natter afterwards; the food and drink is the only thing that we go for, the presentations are criminally dull.
For instance, last month, we had Pike Mittens and Droner Pawling, who bored us to literal death with their drinks can ring-pull collection, and not just any ring-pull collection; they are Detectorists and go out with their metal detectors looking for said ring-pulls in the local vicinity, yep, mew couldn't make it up.
Apologies for the digression. So there I am, sidling closer and closer to Clawdia and Melody, who are best furiends with Prudence. Then, all of a sudden, a paw lands on my back, and I literally jump out of my fur.
"Don't make a move," a voice whispers behind me.
"Hissy Furrton," I hissed. "I nearly hit the ceiling, what are mew doing?"
Hissy dragged me over to the noticeboard and began pointing at random things.
"Shhhh," Hissy shushed me. "Pretend to look at the noticeboard while I tell mew the hot gossip."
"Fine," I muttered as I leaned in and stared at a colourful poster about the next annual guided footpath walk and talk around Fuskerton. "Go on then, don't make me stand here all night!"
"Well, mew're never going to believe this!" Hissy beamed as she gestured towards the poster. "I overheard Clawdia and Melody talking about Prudence."
"Yes," I prompted. "And?"
"Mew've noticed that she's not here tonight," Hissy said, giving the room a furtive glance. "Rumour has it she's eloped!"
"Eloped?" I said with as much surprise and shock as I could muster; while inside, I was literally dancing on cloud nine. "No way? And with whom?"
"It seems that some young, strapping, handsome Australian cat has made a play for her, and she's packed her bags and headed off Down Under!" Hissy beamed with joy.
"Mew are joking?" I replied, trying to keep the elation from my voice.
"No, it's no joke! She's gone to some obscure little town in the outback called Woolmaroo," Hissy was almost vibrating with delight. "The Wicked Witch has gone!"
(Prudence is, sorry, was not very popular, except with Clawdia and Melody, who only liked her because she had money and lots of it!)
"OH MY COD!" I said, shock radiating from me. "It's a bit hot down there; I hope she took some heavy-duty sunscream. She'll get burnt to a crisp."
"Clawdia asked her the same thing, and Prudence apparently said she wouldn't need any because she'd be spending a lot of time in the sheep shed, whatever that means!" Hissy whispered, trying not to laugh.
I bit my lip as I tried not to laugh. "Well," I said, trying to regain my composure. "How utterly random and completely unexpected."
"According to Clawdia and Melody, it's true love, and she's never coming back," Hissy said conspiratorily.
At this moment, I can't begin to describe my feelings other than I was epically overjoyed.
"Oh, isn't that shame," I replied. "No more Prudence to ruin everything!"
"It's the best news ever," Hissy grinned. "I just feel sorry for the poor Ozzie dude. He has no idea what he's got himself into!"
I thought about Bonza for a moment and then said. "Oh, I heard those dudes down under don't take any fluff; Prudence may have met her match."
Hissy was just about to speak when Clawdia rang the bell and announced. "Ladies, please take your seats. We are so blessed this evening to have the honourable Purrcy Flicker gracing us with his esteemed presence and to give a talk all about model ship building. Let's give him a supurr F.I. welcome, put your paws together for Purrcy!"
And that's how Erin and I saved Melvyn.
And if mew'd like to know more about the F.I. meetings, let me know in the comments.
Now, I think we need to get to the main event.
The P.A. is also joining in Friday Fill-ins Blog Hop with the pawesome 15 & Meowing and Four-Legged Furballs.
1. _______________________is my kryptonite.
2. _____________________ is the thing I misplace the most often.
3. _________ was when I realized _________.
4. I wish I had learned _________ sooner.
The P.A.'s answers are...
1. Cats ARE is my kryptonite. What can I say other than CATS, CATS, AND MORE CATS! LOL
2. _____________________ is the thing I misplace the most often. I don't really misplace things, as I am super organised, and things are instantly returned to whence they came after I finish with them. However, things at BBHQ do go missing on occasion, and it's not what you think. Long-time readers know about the strange 'goings-on' here, and items have vanished never to be seen again. I am going to say two words and then move on. Paranormal Occurrences.
3. Monday, precisely at 3.13pm, was when I realized I'd run out of hot chocolate pods! LOL
4. I wish I had learned meditation sooner.
Let's see what I've got to show mew this time!
Here's a little snippet of the book blurb:
Cathy Carter and her brother Douglas own a pet cemetery and animal rescue center in the small, upstate New York town of Buttercup Bend.
After the local “Cat Crazy Lady,” Maggie Broom, is found dead in her home, Cathy is stunned to learn that Rainbow Gardens and Rainbow Rescues is the recipient of most of Maggie’s estate.
Maggie’s estranged brother and sister come to town and are upset with the terms of their sister's will. Sheriff Leroy Miller is convinced one of them killed Maggie.
I found a supurr new series this week!
If mew’re a fan of cozy mysteries that blend charm, humour, and a touch of feline antics, then The Case of the Cat Crazy Lady is a purrfect read for mew! Set in the quaint town of Buttercup Bend, this delightful whodunit introduces us to Cathy Carter and her brother Douglas, who run a pet cemetery and rescue centre. Talk about a unique setting—I mean, where else do mew find a grieving pet owner alongside a murder investigation?
The plot kicks off in dramatic fashion when the local Cat Crazy Lady, Maggie Broom, turns up dead. Cue suspense and intrigue as we soon discover that Maggie’s estate, including her beloved Rainbow Gardens and Rescue, is set to benefit from her passing. This doesn’t sit well with her estranged siblings, who arrive in town with a chip on their shoulders (and possibly blood on their hands). Sheriff Leroy Miller suspects foul play, and before we know it, Cathy is knee-deep in clues and cat hair.
Cathy’s determination to uncover the truth, alongside her spirited reporter friend, Nancy Meyers, leads to a rollercoaster of twists and turns. Each page reveals quirky characters, unexpected alliances, and, of course, more than a few “cat-astrophic” moments. With several candidates to choose from, readers will be guessing until the very end who truly wanted to silence the Cat Crazy Lady.
The writing is both engaging and light-hearted, making mew feel right at home in Buttercup Bend. The small-town vibes and colourful cast of characters—from eccentric pet owners to the no-nonsense sheriff—are relatable and entertaining, keeping mew invested in the outcome. And let's not forget about the anipals! The compassion that Cathy and Douglas show towards their four-legged residents adds such a warm layer to the mystery.
The Case of the Cat Crazy Lady serves up a delightful combination of suspense, humour, and heart, making it a must-read for cozy mystery lovers. So grab your favourite cup of catnip tea, snuggle down and get ready for a fun ride in Buttercup Bend. Whether mew’re there for the mystery, the memorable characters, or the undeniably touching moments, this book has something for everypawdy. I can’t wait to see what Cathy and Douglas get up to next!
A totally Top Paw start to this series, and so far, there are five in total; YAY for that! And if mew are subscribed to Kindle Unlimited, mew can read it for free as part of your memfurship. (At the time of posting).
Paperback: 300 pages
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It's time for me to say BFN or bye-for-now as mew know the drill, so many books, so little time and I'll be back next week with another specially paw-picked book just for mew, and don't forget that all my previous reviews can be found on my Book Review page.
Until next time...
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