Hello furbulous library guests
and
Welcome to the Mewton-Clawson Library at BBHQ
Thank mew for joining me in the stacks today, and I've been enjoying the warmth in the catservatory. I can't wait until summer comes and it's totally tropical in there! MOL
Anyhoo, I know mew are all on the edges of your seats waiting to hear the next Prudence installment. And if mew missed the last post, click here to catch up, and mew'll find the links to all the other updates too.
OK then, so here's the latest.
A week last Wednesday, I asked Smooch to drive me to Gribbers-Puddling as I needed to go to the stationary shop called Paws and Paper because I needed to pick up a few supplies which I'd ordered earlier in the week, and I always try to buy local if possible to support the shop keepers. And luckily, Smooch needed to go to Big Fluff's Supurr Tyre Shop, as he's been drifting in his Red Peril aka sports car and gets through tyres faster than an F1 driver.
So he dropped me off outside Paws and Paper, a lovely little place that seems to stock everything I want. Upon entering, the little brass bell tinkled above the door, and I was greeted by Erasure Klimpt, a lovely lady cat and third-generation keeper of Paws and Paper, who was behind the highly polished mahogany counter.
"Morning, Amber," Erasure said sweetly. "It's a lovely day outside."
"Hello, Erasure. It is indeed," I replied. "How have mew keen keeping, well I hope?"
"Oh yes, I can't complain," Erasure said. "And I must say the local gossip mill is pawsitively electrifying at the moment, so that keeps me rather spritely!"
"Really?" I asked, keeping my expression as neutral as pawsible. "Do tell me more."
"Oh, mew must have heard about Prudence Snozrazzle and her great escape to Oz?"
"Funnily enough, I did hear something last week," I replied. "But mew know, I try not to get involved in things."
"Oh, of course," Erasure agreed. "But I've just got to tell mew this bit, and it's straight from Clawdia Von Meowson, so I know it's the real deal."
I placed my basket on the counter and leaned closer to add a bit of a conspiratorial feel to the atmosphere. "Do tell," I smiled.
"Well, Prudence is on a cruise around the South Specific Islands, and Clawdia says she's met someone!"
"No!" I gasped in shock, schooling my features to portray just the right amount of astonishment.
"Yes, and then Melody Fluffton added that they were going to be married onboard the ship, by the Captain no less!"
My heart did a little somersault with delight as I replied. "Well, she didn't waste any time, did she?"
Erasure lowered her voice just a fraction. "Apparently, she's on the rebound as some Ozzie mancat, studmuffin, not my words, that's what Clawdia said. He broke her heart and left her in the Outback."
"No!" I gasped in horror. "How awful!"
"Her sister, Willhumeenia, is getting on a plane tomorrow to attend the wedding," Erasure said. "But Clawdia thinks she's only going to get the groom to sign a pre-nup, so the family fortune is protected."
"Well, that makes sense," I nodded. "And who is the groom, the lucky mancat who gets to whisk Prudence off her paws?"
"Clawdia said he's much younger and is the gym instructor on the cruise, and it was love at first sight," Erasure grimaced. "His name is Muskulls Mufton, and he's, in the Ozzie slang that Melody used, pretty ripped!"
"Oh my!" I replied as my eyebrows almost reached my ears. "I bet Willie isn't too pleased."
"No, she's spitting brimstone and fluff, according to Clawdia," Erasure said. "Melody added that Willie is so fed up with Prudence's antics and constantly chasing mancats."
"Hmmmm," I replied wistfully, thinking thank cod Melvyn's escaped that looney tune. "I'm sure Willie will suss out the new love interest and put the blockers in place if necessary."
"Knowing Prudence, though, she'll probably try and push Willie overboard if any blockers stop her from getting married," Erasure mused.
"Good gravy!" I replied. "I hope not. Willie's a lovely purrson, and fluff knows what she did in a previous life to end up with Prudence as a sister."
"We'll just watch this space, and I'm sure the bush radio will be rife with gossip in the coming days," she said.
I heard tyres screeching outside the shop, and then an air horn sounded. "Oh, fluff me, Smooch is back already," I said. "Do mew have my order?"
Erasure passed my order, which I placed in my basket, and paid with cash. "Don't forget to stop by the Library on Friday; it's Book Club, and we have a lovely buffet planned too."
"I'll be there," she smiled.
The little brass bell tinkled as I opened the door. "See mew Friday!"
Smooch was glaring at me and tapping the steering wheel with much agitation. "Amber, I need to go. Come on. Chop-chop."
I looked at him, my eyes narrowed. I very slowly got in the Red Peril, and then I cuffed him around the ear.
"Ouch!" he said. "What was that for?"
"Don't chop-chop me, Smooch. I'll tell Basil, and there'll be no more credit account at Big Fluff's, comprende?"
He nodded and mumbled several unspeakables as he revved the engine, and we sped off towards Mewton-Clawson.
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And that, lovely readers, is the latest Prudence gossip, but it doesn't end there. I saw Hissy Furrton at the library, and OH MY COD, mew'll never believe what happened next!
At this rate, I'll be writing my own book, The Mewton-Clawson Musings! MOL
1. Once in a while, I manage to ___________________________.
2. The weirdest thing in my home is _______________________.
3. I wish I had access to _________ so that I could _________.
4. It’s never too late to _________.
The P.A.'s answers are...
1. Once in a while, I manage to go to the local garden centre. I love those trips.
2. The weirdest thing in my home is _______________________. LOL LOL LOL!!! Where do I start? And how much time do you have? Probably the MOST weird thing in my home is my Crystal Henge, and we'll leave it at that today.
3. I wish I had access to a bucketload of Bitcoin so that I could retire very comfortably! LOL
4. It’s never too late to do anything, if you want to. And if you don't, then that's ok too. I'm all for going with the flow in the moment.
Let's see what I've got to show mew this time!
Mewton-Clawson Library Copy
Hooked on a Feline
Magical Cats Book 13
by
Sofie Kelly
Here's a little snippet of the book blurb:
It's summer in Mayville Heights, and Kathleen Paulson and her detective boyfriend Marcus are eager to attend the closing concert of the local music festival. The concert is a success, but then one of the band members is discovered dead shortly after it. At first it's assumed the death is a robbery gone wrong, but Kathleen suspects foul play - and she's certain that she, along with her trusty side-cats, Owen and Hercules, can help solve the murder.
Mew may remember that earlier last year, I rediscovered this pawesome series. I was on a mission to review the entire Magical Cats Mystery series before the end of 2024 - NOPE, that didn't happen! MOL I'm now going to say that by the end of the current review season in July 2025, that should give me plenty of time and I'm almost there! MOL
Here are my previous reviews:
Summer in Mayville Heights just got a whole lot more thrilling! Hooked on a Feline is another delightful cozy cat mystery that intertwines music, murder, and, of course, Kathleen Paulson’s charming feline sidekicks, Owen and Hercules. And mew know how much I love these two epic dudes! MOL
The story kicks off with Kathleen and her detective boyfriend Marcus attending a highly anticipated concert. Purrfect summer vibes, right? But the festive atmosphere takes a dark turn when one of the band members is found dead shortly after the show. Firstly thought to be a robbery gone wrong, Kathleen’s keen instincts start raising red flags. With her trusty cats at her side, she dives into a world of family secrets and suspicious deaths that may very well be connected.
What I particularly loved about this book is how Kelly mixes lighthearted moments with intense mystery. The chemistry between Kathleen and Marcus is refreshingly cute, providing a nice counterbalance to the darker themes of the investigation. And let's not forget the whimsical shenanigans of Owen and Hercules! Their antics add a delightful layer of humour and warmth that makes the pages turn faster than mew can say, 'I'll have a niptini, shaken not stirred!'
As Kathleen digs deeper into the case, it’s not just about solving a murder but about unearthing truths that some would prefer to stay buried. The twisty genealogy subplot keeps readers guessing, and just when mew think mew have it all figured out, a curveball is lobbed into the fray that leaves mew on the edge of your seat.
This book is purrfect for cat lovers and mystery enthusiasts alike and guarantees a fun and engaging read. So grab your favorite snacks, curl up in your coziest chair, and let Kathleen and her furry furiends lead mew through a tale that’s as entertaining as it is suspenseful. Just be careful – mew might find yourself hooked! MOL MOL
Another Totally Top Paw Read ~ I Just Love This Series!
A truly terrific addition to this wonderpurr series. That's thirteen down and three to go - I'm almost there - woooo hooooo! MOL
Paperback: 304 pages
Audio: 7 hours 21 mins
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I really hope mew enjoy the book if mew decide to give it a whirl.
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...
Keep calm and read more books
Amber
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