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The Cat Who Knew a Cardinal (The Cat Who… Mysteries, Book 12)
A charming feline whodunnit for cat lovers everywhere
Series: The Cat Who... Mysteries
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A mysterious case of murder to tax the whiskers of Qwilleran and his trusty sidekicks, Koko and Yum Yum.
A mysterious case of murder to tax the whiskers of Qwilleran and his trusty sidekicks, Koko and Yum Yum.
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Back home in sleepy Pickax, Jim Qwilleran and his Siamese companions, Koko and Yum Yum, are looking forward to country peace and quiet. But their newly converted apple barn home turns out to be not quite the refuge they were hoping for when a corpse turns up in the orchard outside...
No one in Pickax is sorry to learn that the local headmaster is dead. Though reputedly brilliant, Hilary Van Brook was also arrogant and manipulative, an outsider who managed to offend teachers, pupils, and parents alike—just about everybody in town has a motive for murder.
Only when a good friend becomes a chief suspect does Qwilleran's instinct for mystery overtake his desire for privacy—and Koko's obsession with a set of antique printing blocks is the first clue to a mystery which takes Qwill and his Siamese sleuths on a day out to the races...
The Cat Who Knew a Cardinal is an engrossing mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat amidst the peaceful yet deceptive backdrop of Pickax.
Series: The Cat Who... Mysteries
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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...PaperbackSold 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...PaperbackSold Out -
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...PaperbackSold 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...PaperbackSold 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....PaperbackSold 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...PaperbackSold 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...PaperbackSold Out
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The Cat Who Knew a Cardinal by Lilian Jackson Braun is praised for its engaging storytelling and charming characters, particularly the intelligent Siamese cat, Koko. The book's cosy small-town setting and intricate plot are appreciated by readers who enjoy mystery and a bit of humour. However, some reviews mention a slower pace, which may not suit all readers' tastes.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780747237884
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 February 1992
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Headline Book Publishing
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 110.0mm
Height: 176.0mm
Weight: 140g
Pages: 240
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About the Author
Lilian Jackson Braun composed her first poem at the age of two. She began writing her Cat Who... detective series when one of her own Siamese cats mysteriously fell to its death from her apartment block. Since then over twenty Cat Who... novels have been published, all featuring the very talented Koko and Yum Yum, Siamese cats with a bent for detection. She and her husband, Earl, live in the mountains of North Carolina.
Also by Lilian Jackson Braun
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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...PaperbackSold Out -
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...PaperbackSold 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...PaperbackSold 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...PaperbackSold 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....PaperbackSold 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...PaperbackSold 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...PaperbackSold Out
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