No One Noticed the Cat

The stunning imagination of bestselling author Anne McCaffrey once again delights fans with her wondrous tale of a young prince's tumultuous coming-of-age -- and the remarkable four-legged friend who stands steadfastly by him in a time of danger and intrigue! the future peace and prosperity of Esphania and for the smooth ascension to the throne of his young prince, Jamas, the wizened old Mangan had quietly passed away -- with a grin upon his face. For the very clever Mangan had left behind an extraordinary guardian to help Jamas bear the new and heavy burden of leadership: Niffy the cat. every document and decree, and -- in her own peculiar way -- offering guidance. that now include Jamas's Esphania are a belligerent and unruly lot, constantly jostling and fighting for local mastery. The worst of them is ruled by a greedy king and his treacherous queen, who scheme to annex Esphania and crush its royal household. that surrounds him, the sharp-eyed, nimble Niffy may be the only one capable of preventing total disaster--and her noble master's untimely demise!