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Read from March 03 to 17, 2014

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Description: By acclaimed storyteller Lynne Truss, author of the bestselling Eats, Shoots and Leaves, the mysterious tale of a cat with nine lives. And a relationship as ancient as time itself and just as powerful.

The scene - an isolated cottage on the coast, on a stormy evening. Inside, Alec a recently bereaved widower and his dog. To pass the time Alec explores the contents of a folder of documents emailed to him by an acquaintance at the library where he used to work. What he discovers is an extraordinary story that will change his life forever.



1/10: Alec explores the contents of a folder of documents emailed to him by an acquaintance at the library where he used to work.

2/10: Alec discovers Roger's incredible life story through interviews transcribed by Wiggy. But what's more unbelievable is that Roger himself is the interviewee.

3/10: Winterton's folder reveals more of Roger's extraordinary story. But the mystery surrounding Jo's disappearance deepens.

Episode 4: Wiggy's sister Jo and her dog Jeremy are still missing. Suspicion falls on Wiggy himself.

Episode 5: Whilst Alec waits for Winterton to call, he decides to return to the British Library for the first time since Mary's death. But a terrible shock awaits him.

Episode 6: Winterton finally turns up and Alec demands some answers. But can Winterton deliver?

Episode 7: Alec makes contact with Wiggy. But not before events take an even darker turn.

Episode 8: As the body count rises Alec fears for his life.

Episode 9: Having uncovered the shocking, real identity of the Grand Cat Master, Alec sets off for Harville Manor to confront him.

Episode 10:
The showdown at Harville Manor. But can Alec survive in the face of such evil?

Reader: Mike Grady
Abridger: Jeremy Osborne
Producer: Karen Rose
A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4

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