BERYL REID WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF ERIC BRAUN - The Cats Whiskers.

London, United Kingdom, Ebury Press, 1986. 1st Impression, Binding: Cloth, Very Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall 0852235682 Hardback In this book, the author, Britians best-known cat-lover and much-loved actress tells the story of the cats in her life. At present count she has ten, ranging from Sir Harry, named after Sir Harry Secombe (who won't have a bad word said about his namesake) to Ronnie, named after Ronnie Corbett. The author has the true cat-lover's eye for a poorly-fed or badly-treated cat and is inclined to whisk them up and take them back to Honeypot Cottage, a true paradise for the feline kind. In this book she tells the often hilarious stories of how she came to collect her present family of ten wonderful cats. She tells anecdotes of her friends and their cats and of famous cats in history and the world of theatre, past and present. A keen cook herself, she gives hints on how to prepare wonderful dishes to tempt even the fussiest of kittens. Beryl Reid's passion for cats, warm personality and amusing style make this a book that will delight fellow cat-lovers everywhere. Illustrated. Very slight shelf wear to edge of D/J. Message and date to previous owner to inside cover.