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With the Grand Cat Master's identity shockingly revealed, Alec sets off for Harville Manor to confront him. Read by Mike Grady.

By acclaimed storyteller Lynne Truss, author of the bestselling Eats, Shoots and Leaves, the mysterious tale of a cat with nine lives, and 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.

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

Reader: Mike Grady
Abridger: Jeremy Osborne

Producer: Karen Rose
A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4.

15 minutes

Credits

RoleContributor
ReaderMike Grady
ProducerKaren Rose
AbridgerJeremy Osborne
AuthorLynne Truss

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  • Thu 7 Jan 201618:15
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