Lords of the Housetops

Thirteen Cat Tales

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English · 1921 · 6h 56m · Nature, Short Stories

4.6 (19 reviews)

In Lords of the Housetops, thirteen authors turn their attention to cats, gathering stories that explore the animal from a range of creative perspectives.

Rather than following one character or plot, this 1921 collection offers a series of distinct encounters with feline life and personality. Its variety makes it a natural choice for listeners who enjoy short fiction and stories about animals.

The collection’s changing voices and viewpoints give each piece room to stand on its own, while cats remain the thread connecting them.

Chapters

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Preface 8:06 Read by Amy Gramour
The Cat 18:26 Read by Bellona Times
Zut 37:44 Read by Ruth Golding
A Psychical Invasion, Part I 34:15 Read by Amy Gramour
A Psychical Invasion, Part II 37:34 Read by Amy Gramour
A Psychical Invasion, Part III 38:09 Read by Amy Gramour
Afflictions of an English Cat 36:12 Read by jedopi
Gipsy 13:02 Read by Mimi Wang
The Blue Dryad 19:41 Read by Amy Gramour
Dick Baker’s Cat 7:34 Read by Courtney Parker Sandhu
The Black Cat 24:47 Read by Morgan Schlicker
Madame Jolicoeur’s Cat, Part I 35:25 Read by Ruth Golding
Madame Jolicoeur’s Cat, Part II 41:02 Read by Ruth Golding
A Friendly Rat 8:35 Read by Nadine Eckert-Boulet
Monty’s Friend 24:13 Read by Amy Gramour
The Queen’s Cat 8:58 Read by Courtney Parker Sandhu
Calvin 23:04 Read by jedopi

Reviews


(5 stars)

Most are very good, especially if you are a cat lover, as I am. I especially liked "Madame Jolicoeur's Cat" and "A Psychical Invasion".

i love cats and pests


(5 stars)

Nathalie