She generally doesn't read my new books, not even when she appears in them. The only noticeable emotion is shown when she catches the scent of grilled sardines or other delicacies. Only sometimes, every now and then, and without us knowing why at that moment, she suddenly seeks out a lap and begins to purr like an old ship's engine. A mystery. This volume brings together the most beautiful cat stories from Raymond Chandler to Wislawa Szymborska, from Patricia Highsmith to Eva Demski, enchantingly illustrated by Isabel Pin: just for cat lovers. "In truth, I am more dependent on her than she is on me." Marlen Haushofer.