The Famous Nini: A Mostly True Story of How a Plain White Cat Became a Star
Mary NetheryThe Famous Nini: A Mostly True Story of How a Plain White Cat Became a Star
June 7, 201032 pages
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In Venice, Italy, in the 1890s, a stray cat draws attention to a coffee shop in which he inspired composer Guiseppi Verdi, and as the feline's fame grows, the shop's owner entertains royalty, the Pope, and many others. Includes historical notes about the real Nini and his visitors.
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