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About the AuthorMarian Babson is a mystery writer and author of more than forty novels in the traditional amateursleuth style. In 1996 she was awarded the Crime Writers' Association Library Dagger for her body of work.Product DescriptionIn this hilarious tour de chat, Marian Babson goes beyond the many bubbling mysteries she has written to add an element of comic fantasy to the menace of murder.Someone is trying to kill leading British Shakespearean actor, husband, father, ladies man, and soontobe knight of the realm Winstanley Fortescue. The actor, rehearsing his starring role in the forthcoming play Serpent in the Heather, is conked on the head backstage. He falls off a ladder and lands on the resident pestcontrol officer, Montmorency D. Mousa (otherwise known as Monty), the company cat. When Fortescue comes to, he finds to his horror that he has become trapped in Monty s body, while the cat, now installed in the heroic frame of the distinguished thespian, has been carted off to the intensivecare unit reserved for humans. How this actor, who has played to the crowned heads of Europe, suffers such indignities as being forced to use a litter box and having to evade his unknown enemy makes this most recent work tops among all the author s delightful novels.
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- Q: What is the main plot of 'Nine Lives to Murder'? A: 'Nine Lives to Murder' follows the story of Winstanley Fortescue, a leading British actor who, after a mishap, finds himself trapped in the body of a cat named Monty, while Monty takes on his human form.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Nine Lives to Murder'? A: The author of 'Nine Lives to Murder' is Marian Babson, a well-known mystery writer with a significant body of work in the traditional amateur-sleuth genre.
- Q: What genre does 'Nine Lives to Murder' belong to? A: 'Nine Lives to Murder' is classified under the Traditional Detectives genre, combining elements of mystery and comic fantasy.
- Q: When was 'Nine Lives to Murder' published? A: 'Nine Lives to Murder' was published on June 7, 2016.
- Q: Is 'Nine Lives to Murder' available in audio format? A: Yes, 'Nine Lives to Murder' is available as an unabridged audio CD.
- Q: What is the condition of the product? A: 'Nine Lives to Murder' is available in new condition.
- Q: How many pages does 'Nine Lives to Murder' have? A: 'Nine Lives to Murder' has a total of 1 page.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Nine Lives to Murder'? A: 'Nine Lives to Murder' explores themes of identity, absurdity, and the humorous side of crime, as the protagonist navigates life in a cat's body while dealing with a potential murderer.
- Q: Is there any special recognition received by the author? A: Yes, Marian Babson received the Crime Writers' Association Library Dagger in 1996 for her outstanding body of work.
- Q: What makes 'Nine Lives to Murder' unique among mystery novels? A: 'Nine Lives to Murder' is unique due to its blend of mystery and comedic elements, featuring a protagonist who experiences life from an entirely different perspective.