Christmas Cats: A Literary Companion

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Letter to Louise, Part III: Being the Meditations of Midnight Louie in New York City from Cat in a Golden

Garland: A Midnight Louie Myster y…149

Carole Nelson Douglas

The Noel Cat…157

Shirley Rousseau Murphy

Kitty "Box"-ing Day…183

Betsy Stowe

The Mystery of Musetta's Mistletoe…185

Clea Simon

Holiday Safety…199

Christine Church

The Purr-fection of Christmas Ritual…209

Wendy Christensen

God Rest Ye Merry, Kitty Cats…223

Laurie Loughlin

Buster the Feline Retriever…225

James Herriot

About the Authors…239

Credits and Permissions…244

A Note from the Publisher…246

Introduction

Shirley Rousseau Murphy

From feline sleuth to denizen of organized crime to television star—all of them sharp clawed and blessed with satisfying purrs—the cats in this collection offer Christmas stories to fit your every mood. If you will heed Wendy Christensen's advice to spend at least part of your holiday curled up before a blazing fire with your cat and a good book, these tales offer laughter, wonder, and sometimes tears—but always a happy ending to add a touch of magic to your Christmas.

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