The Horned Cat

By J. Maclaren Cobban

Book Overview

The Horned Cat is a novel written by James Maclaren Cobban and published in 1891. The story takes place in Scotland and revolves around the lives of two families, the Macraes and the Macgregors. The Macraes are a wealthy family who own a large estate, while the Macgregors are a poorer family who work on the estate.The novel begins with the arrival of a mysterious black cat with horns, which is believed to be a bad omen. The cat soon becomes a central figure in the story, as it seems to have a strange power over people and events. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that the cat is not just a symbol of bad luck, but is actually a supernatural being with its own agenda.The Macraes and the Macgregors are both affected by the cat's presence, and their lives become intertwined in unexpected ways. The novel explores themes of class, power, and superstition, and is a gripping tale of mystery and intrigue.With its vivid descriptions of the Scottish countryside and its well-drawn characters, The Horned Cat is a classic of Scottish literature. It is a must-read for anyone interested in supernatural tales, and for those who enjoy a good mystery.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165099012
• ISBN13: 9781165099016
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"