The curious amd murderous exploits of the Rev Frances Outerard as recounted by himself with interspersions from his cat Maurice and his dog Bouncer. Leslie Phillips as a cat? Inspired casting! An enchanting tale full of fun, wit and insight. Set in a delightful 1950s mythical Surrey. The collusion between the cat and the dog to ensure their owner keeps out of trouble is hilarious.
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"Quite why I liked this I'm not sure and a first for me recountered by a cat, a dog and a vicar. It sounds ludicrous but actually it is a very enjoyable, if farciacal tale. Old fashioned story telling at its best. A delightful read." — Lili (4 out of 5 stars)
"Quite why I liked this I'm not sure and a first for me recountered by a cat, a dog and a vicar. It sounds ludicrous but actually it is a very enjoyable, if farciacal tale. Old fashioned story telling at its best. A delightful read."
" This book written in the mystery 1950's style was a good side trip. It was a fun read. I enjoyed the "stilted" dialogue. I enjoyed the dog and the cat and their place in the book. "
" This would make a great comedy one off tv drama. Reminds me of the vicar in the tv programme "Rev" shows that even vicars can have complex lives. "
" I'd give this 3.5 if I could. (Damn these 5-star systems!) I listened to the audio book, and it was a fun little tale. "
" This was recommended as hilarious, and although it started out well, it grew to be predictable and trying. I skimmed through to the end with no surprises. Told alternately from the POV of a dog, a cat and a vicar. "
" I read this one after the sequel, but it was still good fun to see how the less-than-virtuous vicar started out in a life of crime. "
" Although it drags a bit in the middle and the ending is a bit abrupt, this tale told from the cat, dog, a vicar's point of views is an enjoyable read. "
" It wasn't the easiest to read, but once I got into it, I enjoyed it. It had a different perspective where the killer was concerned. I look forward to seeing where this goes in the next book of the series. "
" Quirky, original format and made me laugh out loud. "
" I'm a sucker for anthropomorphic animals, but this was not a particularly inspired example, neither did the black humour quite come off. "
" Hilarious first in a series of stories written by Reverend Oughterard and his acquired pets. This is not talking animals.... except with each other. Clever, pitch perfect, village shenanigans, oh, and murder too! "
" First in a series about a homicidal vicar in a menage a trois with a supercilious cat and an obstreperous hound this post-war tale set in the English countryside is consistently entertaining if not hilarious. "
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