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The Cat Who Moved a Mountain (The Cat Who… Mysteries, Book 13)

An enchanting feline crime novel for cat lovers everywhere
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The Cat Who Moved a Mountain by Lilian Jackson Braun is a delightful mystery in which journalist Jim Qwilleran, accompanied by his perceptive Siamese cats Koko and Yum Yum, retreats to a mountain cabin. With the unexpected mystery of a local man's death, Qwilleran and his feline companions unravel secrets and intrigue in a seemingly peaceful community. Their intuitive partnership adds charm and suspense as they delve into the quirky lives of the mountain residents.
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If you enjoy cosy mysteries with a charming setting and a touch of feline sleuthing, this book may appeal to you. It captures the adventures of a newspaper columnist and his intuitive Siamese cats as they unravel intriguing secrets in a mountain village. Ideal for readers who love light-hearted crime stories with a mix of humour and clever animals.

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After five years of legal formalities in Pickax, Jim Qwilleran has officially inherited the Klingenschoen fortune. In search of a summer's peace, Qwill and his two cats head for the Potato Mountains. But Qwill finds controversy and one of the locals has been imprisoned for murder.

The most unlikely, most unusual and most delightful team in detective fiction return in another purrfectly extraordinary mystery

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After five years of legal formalities in gossip-ridden Pickax, Jim Qwilleran has officially inherited the Klingenschoen fortune. In search of a summer's peace, Qwill and his two Siamese cats head for the Potato Mountains.

But Qwill finds controversy—one side of the valley is a haven for the descendants of Prohibition Moonshiners, the other home to developers eager to turn the Potatoes into a giant tourist trap. One of the Taters, as the locals are nicknamed, has been imprisoned for the murder of a millionaire developer, but Qwill is convinced the wrong man is in jail.

Koko, Yum Yum and Qwill sniff out treachery amidst the pines in The Cat Who Moved a Mountain...

Series: The Cat Who... Mysteries

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  • The Cat Who Moved a Mountain (The Cat Who… Mysteries, Book 13)
    After five years of legal formalities in gossip-ridden Pickax, Jim Qwilleran has officially inherited the Klingenschoen fortune. In search of a summer's peace, Qwill and his two Siamese cats head for the Potato Mountains. But Qwill finds controversy—one side of the valley is a haven for the descendants of Prohibition Moonshiners, the other home to developers eager to turn the...
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  • The Cat Who Played Post Office (The Cat Who… Mysteries, Book 6)
    Inheriting unexpected millions has left reporter Jim Qwilleran looking like the cat who swallowed the canary. While his two Siamese cats, Koko and Yum Yum, adjust to being fat cats in an enormous mansion, Qwilleran samples the lifestyles of the rich and famous by hiring a staff of eccentric servants. A missing housemaid and a shocking murder soon show him...
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  • The Cat Who Played Brahms (The Cat Who… Mysteries, Book 5)
    Is it just a case of summertime blues or a full-blown career crisis? Newspaper reporter Jim Qwilleran isn't sure, but he's hoping a few days in the country will help him sort out his life. With cats Koko and Yum Yum for company, Qwill heads for a cabin owned by a family friend. But from the moment he arrives, things...
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  • The Cat Who Said Cheese (The Cat Who… Mysteries, Book 18)
    The Great Food Explo is scheduled to open in Pickax with a bang, introducing new restaurants, country inns, and food speciality shops. Unfortunately, the 'bang' takes the form of a bomb which wrecks a hotel, killing the housekeeper and causing extensive damage. Enter Qwill and his Siamese cats, Koko and Yum Yum, whose instincts tell them that the murderous bomb...
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  • The Cat Who Saw Red (The Cat Who… Mysteries, Book 4)
    When Jim Qwilleran is sent to The Cat Who Saw Red on a gastronomical quest, he takes Koko and Yum Yum along for company and steps into a house of curiosities. There's restaurateur Robert Maus, elbow-deep in saucepans; cuddly Hixie with her daily calorie count; and Joy Graham, the red-headed flame from Qwilleran's past and a talented potter to boot....
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  • The Cat Who Sniffed Glue (The Cat Who… Mysteries, Book 8)
    Pickax's sedate calm is occasionally disturbed by random acts of vandalism, but nothing more serious than paint daubed on civic property. Until, that is, the cold-blooded murder of young banker Harley Fitch and his new bride Bella, which is altogether more shattering. Qwilleran's moustache twitches in anticipation of mystery and Koko develops a fascination for all things glutinous. Just what...
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  • The Cat Who Went Bananas (The Cat Who… Mysteries, Book 27)
    The good people of Pickax are agog with anticipation. Not only is the new bookstore, The Pirate's Chest, about to open, but the Theatre Club is set to perform Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest. The play does not continue past opening night, however, for a member of the cast is killed in a car accident...or was it an...
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The book, part of Lilian Jackson Braun's enduring series, continues to captivate readers with its engaging blend of mystery and feline charm. The series is noted for its clever plotting, lively storytelling, and appealing characters, which attract a broad audience beyond just cat enthusiasts. With its witty, tongue-in-cheek tone, the book delivers both entertainment and an enticing mystery that keeps readers guessing.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780747239284

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 July 1992

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Book Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 114.0mm

Height: 177.0mm

Weight: 134g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Lilian Jackson Braun began writing her Cat Who... detective series when one of her own Siamese cats mysteriously fell to its death from her apartment block. She and her husband, Earl, live in the mountains of North Carolina.

Also by Lilian Jackson Braun

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  • The Cat Who Played Brahms (The Cat Who… Mysteries, Book 5)
    Is it just a case of summertime blues or a full-blown career crisis? Newspaper reporter Jim Qwilleran isn't sure, but he's hoping a few days in the country will help him sort out his life. With cats Koko and Yum Yum for company, Qwill heads for a cabin owned by a family friend. But from the moment he arrives, things...
    Paperback
    Sold Out
  • The Cat Who Played Post Office (The Cat Who… Mysteries, Book 6)
    Inheriting unexpected millions has left reporter Jim Qwilleran looking like the cat who swallowed the canary. While his two Siamese cats, Koko and Yum Yum, adjust to being fat cats in an enormous mansion, Qwilleran samples the lifestyles of the rich and famous by hiring a staff of eccentric servants. A missing housemaid and a shocking murder soon show him...
    Paperback
    Sold Out
  • The Cat Who Said Cheese (The Cat Who… Mysteries, Book 18)
    The Great Food Explo is scheduled to open in Pickax with a bang, introducing new restaurants, country inns, and food speciality shops. Unfortunately, the 'bang' takes the form of a bomb which wrecks a hotel, killing the housekeeper and causing extensive damage. Enter Qwill and his Siamese cats, Koko and Yum Yum, whose instincts tell them that the murderous bomb...
    Paperback
    Sold Out
  • The Cat Who Saw Red (The Cat Who… Mysteries, Book 4)
    When Jim Qwilleran is sent to The Cat Who Saw Red on a gastronomical quest, he takes Koko and Yum Yum along for company and steps into a house of curiosities. There's restaurateur Robert Maus, elbow-deep in saucepans; cuddly Hixie with her daily calorie count; and Joy Graham, the red-headed flame from Qwilleran's past and a talented potter to boot....
    Paperback
    Sold Out
  • The Cat Who Sniffed Glue (The Cat Who… Mysteries, Book 8)
    Pickax's sedate calm is occasionally disturbed by random acts of vandalism, but nothing more serious than paint daubed on civic property. Until, that is, the cold-blooded murder of young banker Harley Fitch and his new bride Bella, which is altogether more shattering. Qwilleran's moustache twitches in anticipation of mystery and Koko develops a fascination for all things glutinous. Just what...
    Paperback
    Sold Out
  • The Cat Who Went Bananas (The Cat Who… Mysteries, Book 27)
    The good people of Pickax are agog with anticipation. Not only is the new bookstore, The Pirate's Chest, about to open, but the Theatre Club is set to perform Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest. The play does not continue past opening night, however, for a member of the cast is killed in a car accident...or was it an...
    Paperback
    Sold Out

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