As Annabel wrestles with the mysteries of material samples, Arbuthnot's relatives contend with each other. His family members are at each other's throats, and the tension in the timeworn mansion is at an all-time high. When the millionaire's corpse is discovered in his inner sanctum, all indications point toward foul play. His greedy relatives are quick to cover up any suggestion of murder, but Annabel is profoundly suspicious.
When Arbuthnot's lawyers reveal that Sally, the cat, is the main beneficiary of his will, and whoever looks after her will control his massive fortune, the relatives all scramble to win the feline's affections. All too aware of what this means for the cat's life expectancy, Annabel spirits her away from the conspiring clan. This does not deter them, however; multiple Sally look-alikes are adopted by the Arbuthnot entourage as they try and pass each off as the precious feline.
Between posing as a designer, acting as a cat-refuge service, and solving a murder, Annabel has her hands full. The Company of Cats is the usual Marion Babson delight; lighthearted and charming, it will appeal to cat lovers and mystery lovers alike.
