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Cats in the Belfry (Feline Frolics Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Doreen Tovey (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 514 ratings
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You won’t find another book about cats as funny as this one! For cat lovers old and new – particularly those whose lives are ruled by feline fancy!

When Doreen Tovey brought home her first Siamese kitten she had no idea what she was letting herself in for…

Animal lovers Doreen and Charles Tovey were used to opening their doors to various pets: from Shorty, the highly-strung budgerigar to Blondin, a mischievous squirrel.

They had never been enamoured with cats, but when their country home became overrun with mice they decided to bring in a kitten.

But Siamese pedigrees are not like normal cats…

Before long Doreen’s world is turned upside down by the new arrival … and from that moment on she never looked back.

CATS IN THE BELFRY is the first of Doreen Tovey’s memoirs about living with Siamese cats: set in the British countryside, it is told with wit, mischief, and above all humour.

‘The most enchanting cat book ever’ - Jilly Cooper

‘If there is a funnier book about cats I for one do not want to read it. I would hurt myself laughing, might even die of laughter’ – The Scotsman

‘expect to laugh out loud, shed a few tears and be totally captivated by Doreen’s stories of her playful and often naughty Siamese cats’ – Your Cat Magazine

'This is a funny and poignant reflection of life with that most beautiful, elegant, and haughty of felines.'- The Good Book Guide

‘Doreen has a wonderful, warm, and witty way with words that bring the personality of each cat to life and perfectly describe her love of them.’ - Life With Siamese Cats

‘A chaotic, hilarious and heart-wrenching love affair with the most characterful of feline breeds’ – The People’s Friend

‘A book for those whose world is bounded and ruled by cats; even those who can take-them-or-leave-them will find a generous serving of amusement here’ - Kirkus Review

‘Every so often, there comes along a book — or if you’re lucky books — which gladdens the heart, cheers the soul… Just such books are those written by Doreen Tovey’ – Cat World

‘A warm, witty and moving cat classic. Mb>A must for all cat lovers’ – Living For Retirement

FELINE FROLICS SERIES
Book One: Cats in the Belfry
Book Two: Cats in May
Book Three: Donkey Work
Book Four: Raining Cats and Donkeys
Book Five: The New Boy
Book Six: Double Trouble
Book Seven: The Coming of Saska
Book Eight: A Comfort of Cats
Book Nine: More Cats in the Belfry
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About the Author

DOREEN TOVEY lived in a 250-year-old cottage in Somerset, the ideal setting for her bestselling books. She was president of the Siamese Cat Club and has been president of the West of England Cat Club. Doreen passed away in 2007.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07F9XQBYG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sapere Books (July 5, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 5, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.6 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 252 pages
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Customers enjoy the book's humor and anecdotes about cats. They find it a delightful read with a great storyline. The book appeals to cat lovers and is suitable for reading to children.

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18 customers mention "Humor"18 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book. They find the anecdotes about Siamese cats entertaining. The author has a good sense of humor, and the book is never boring for them.

"And it's just as sweet and funny as it was then, all those decades ago!!*..." Read more

"...who has had the privilege of being owned by cats will love this funny family read. Owned by Siamese? A must...." Read more

"...Still, it was,a fun read. Just glad my real cats aren't as crazy as the ones in this book." Read more

"...a few tears of sadness along with laughter, but the cats' often hilarious antics are true, as the guardian of any Siamese cat can verify..." Read more

18 customers mention "Readability"18 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and engaging. They describe it as a heartwarming entertainment that is presented in a quality way.

"And it's just as sweet and funny as it was then, all those decades ago!!*..." Read more

"...Start your collection to read these very special books, to yourself, to children, to grandchildren or even to your own cats...." Read more

"This and its companion book, "Cats in Cahoots" are wonderfully written books about the lives of the author's two Siamese cats...." Read more

"...I never get sick of reading these books and have downloaded them to my Kindle so that I can keep on re-reading them and so has my daughter...." Read more

10 customers mention "Story quality"8 positive2 negative

Customers enjoy the stories. They find the stories charming and engaging, with a great storyline and cute cats.

"...I you want a good clean, uproarious story it's a must read" Read more

"Very much enjoyed this humorous and delightful account of life with a couple of Siamese cats...." Read more

"This was a sweet story, but read more like a children’s book. Very slow and a bit of a yawner." Read more

"...There is no story to the book. She tells you a few things the cats do but there is NO STORY! Sometimes things are funny because you are there...." Read more

6 customers mention "Appeal to cat lovers"6 positive0 negative

Customers like the book for cat lovers. They say it's an awesome book for Siamese cat lovers with a great storyline and great cats. The author knows cats inside out and looks forward to reading more of her books.

"...anecdotes that, although from a bygone era, still have universal appeal to cat owners." Read more

"And knows cats behavior inside and out. I look forward to reading more of her books. They make me smile." Read more

"Awesome book for Siamese cat lovers!" Read more

"Siamese cats rule!..." Read more

3 customers mention "Reading level"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read to children before bed. They say it's light reading and entertaining for all ages.

"...with love and respectful for animals which makes it perfect to read to little ones before bed. Laugh out loud funny and nostalgic...." Read more

"...Feel good books for all ages. (Especially if your neighbours think you are a bit barmy)" Read more

"This book is light reading, very entertaining. And as a long-time cat owner, I can relate to her adventures with these cats." Read more

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    5.0 out of 5 stars I remember this from 4th grade -
    Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2023
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    And it's just as sweet and funny as it was then, all those decades ago!!*
    I'm wiping away tears as I just finished it- a minute ago I was laughing at the antics of Solomon and Sheba! Anyone who loves cats, or people who love well written British domestic comedy, or just love to laugh, will definitely love this book!
    The best part, to me, though?
    Just found out that Doreen Tovey wrote a whole series of these! And evidently when she tired of her cats, she started writing about Donkeys!!*
    Life doesn't get much better than this....
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  • Cat
    5.0 out of 5 stars If I could give this 10 stars, I would
    Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2019
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    This is an easy 5+ star read. For any age with a love of Victorian era, English, cats and especially Siamese cats. Anyone who has had the privilege of being owned by cats will love this funny family read. Owned by Siamese? A must. Ms. Tovey writes with love and respectful for animals which makes it perfect to read to little ones before bed. Laugh out loud funny and nostalgic. I'm buying the audio books and hard copies for my collection. All of Ms. Tovey,s books are reasonably priced to get them all. Start your collection to read these very special books, to yourself, to children, to grandchildren or even to your own cats. (You know they love your voice) And, no, I am not related to the author. But I do know a quality book when I read one. (Parents: the passing on of one kitty, bird and squirrel are touched on gently if you have very sensitive young ones. Can easily be omitted from the story) BRAVO MS. TOVEY. keep them coming.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Cute story!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2020
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    Such a fun book! I am a cat lover. (Why else read it?). However, apparently it is only a work of fiction and not based on real events, which makes it a bit disappointing. Still, it was,a fun read. Just glad my real cats aren't as crazy as the ones in this book.
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  • Amber Rose
    5.0 out of 5 stars Siamese cats rule!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2012
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    This and its companion book, "Cats in Cahoots" are wonderfully written books about the lives of the author's two Siamese cats. I first fell in love with the author, Doreen Tovey, her husband and the many wonderful characters that fill her books, nearly 50 years ago (yes, that's right, fifty years). I am happy to see her books are being published again for new generations to enjoy! You, too, will fall in love with the cats -- siblings Solomon and Sheba -- and laugh at their adventures over the years as they grow from kittens to adults in a small English village in the country. True to life, there are a few tears of sadness along with laughter, but the cats' often hilarious antics are true, as the guardian of any Siamese cat can verify (myself included) and their story will keep you smiling from page one. Doreen Tovey has written many other books about her precious Siamese cats and other pets over the years, but these two are my favorites. I would give this book a 10-star rating if I could. Enjoy!
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  • HJM
    5.0 out of 5 stars Charm and wit.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2018
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    Doreen Tovey's books have been a favourite with me for nearly forty years. She writes about her darling cats and donkey with such humour, I often laugh out loud. I never get sick of reading these books and have downloaded them to my Kindle so that I can keep on re-reading them and so has my daughter. We've all lost beloved pets and Doreen takes us through the highs and lows with such charm and wit that it is impossible to be sad for too long. Feel good books for all ages. (Especially if your neighbours think you are a bit barmy)
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  • Jean N.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cats In the Belfry...One fun read.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2014
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    This book was a great read. Having Siamese cats is a challenge and never boring. This is something the author can attest to as we watch the shenanigans of her two Siamese. I laughed till I cried at the adventures of the Siamese as some of them happened to us. We have two Siamese and always have had two Siamese throughout our 43 year marriage. The antics of Siamese are so amusing, its very similar to the book.

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  • April D.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Gentle, amusing book will appeal to those who have been owned by a Siamese
    Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2016
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    This entertaining book will appeal toanyone who has ever been owned by a Siamese. The author is British, so her humor tends to be dry, which appeals to me. The book tends to be low key, featuring amusing anecdotes that, although from a bygone era, still have universal appeal to cat owners.
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  • Ruth Dresher-Brown
    3.0 out of 5 stars Anthropomorphism
    Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2022
    The word I was seeking is “Anthropomorphism”. Then supplying their conversations as well made this read dreary after awhile. I’m sure Siamese cat lovers may enjoy this book (and there are more), but I did complete the read. Solomon and Sheba wore me out. The time element in the early fifties in England may have also influenced my reactions.
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  • hypercat
    5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating, feel good and laugh out loud read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 17, 2017
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    Read this at school and as a result I have been tyrannised by Siamese cats ever since I was old enough to acquire my first chocolate point. Slightly old fashioned but delightful, Doreen Tovey has elegant and humorous prose but its the cats that steal every scene. I don't think anyone has understood and captured the fascinating (and maddening) characteristics of Siamese better than Doreen. Re-reading this I was worried that it would have dated or lost its charm but it hasn't. The idyllic setting, the village cast of Father Adams, Miss Wellington and the Tovey household make this an enchanting, feel good read.
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  • Ann Reid
    5.0 out of 5 stars I just had to keep reading.
    Reviewed in Australia on February 14, 2019
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    Loved it! I remember when it came out in serial form in Mum’s magazine in the 1950s and it,s still as funny now. I am a Cat lover still.
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  • Mich
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for cat lovers
    Reviewed in Canada on October 17, 2012
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    I originally heard about this book from my parents, who owned many Siamese cats over the years and they remembered it. So I was delighted to find it on Amazon and quickly ordered copies to give as Christmas gifts and one for myself. Absolutely great book for all cat lovers but especially if Siamese hold a special place in your heart. Highly recommend for gift giving ...
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  • Bee der Buecherwurm
    5.0 out of 5 stars another wonderful and enchanting cat book by this author
    Reviewed in Germany on June 5, 2013
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    Doreen Tovey's cat books are addictive: once you have started reading them, you won't be able to stop. They are all about the life of Doreen and her husband and their animals (mainly cats) in a rural village in Somerset. They are charming, funny, entertaining, and a nice description of rural English village life between the 1950s and 1980s, with certain villagers appearing in all of the books. A highly recommendable read! Being a cat lover and owner of 7 cats myself, I can relate to many of the cat stories she describes. The books are a MUST for all Cat Lovers!
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  • William E.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely funny book
    Reviewed in Germany on August 8, 2020
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    Hilarious sweet picture of a life with Siamese cats in the 1950s england. One of the few books that I enjoyed every page.
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