
The famous Nini
by Mary Nethery
FictionHistoryCatsFameCoffee shopsJuvenile fictionChildren's fictionCats, fiction
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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Book data: Open Library