The Calico Cat

“A beautifully written story of betrayal and heartbreak.” At thirteen, Lottie discovers a huge secret which her parents have kept from her, the impact of which proves to be life-changing. Because of the way Lottie’s mother handles the consequent fall-out, the two become distant. Lottie’s rejected by her mother and deemed troublesome, rude and willful. Ever since then, Lottie has struggled with fitting in and actively tries to be different from others. As an adult, Lottie decides to quit her teaching job and follow her dreams to become an artist. But will she succeed and can she put her troubled past behind her? As Lottie embarks on a journey of self-discovery she will come to examine the importance of life, love and friendship. What everyone is saying about The Calico Cat «I certainly couldn’t improve on this book in any way whatsoever, and am delighted to give it five well-deserved stars.” Grace Smith — Reviewerlady: Good 'n' Read~y “The Calico Cat is a book to treasure and one which will strike a chord with readers everywhere.” Julie — Bookish Jottings “The plot and story of how Lottie and those in her life has been done in a wonderful way that gradually drew me in.” Yvonne Bastian — Me And My Books “…this is a beautifully written story of betrayal and heartbreak that leads to a journey of self-discovery and eventual happy ending.” Lena Baker — The P.Turners Book Blog “I highly recommend this Poignant read, it truly is a beautiful book written by a very talented Author.” Dash Fan Book Reviews “A beautifully written, enchanting, and captivating novel which will highlight the importance of looking after number one…” Kaisha Holloway — The Writing Garnet “The Calico Cat is a refreshing well-written story.” Philomena Callan — Cheekypee Reads And Reviews “The setting is stunning and the plot is brilliantly written. A fabulous read.” Katie Jones — Katie's Book Cave Amanda James is the best-selling author of the domestic noir thriller, Another Mother. The Calico Cat is an emotional and uplifting read which will appeal to fans of authors like Amanda Prowse and Carol Mason.