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The Woman Behind the Cat
Paperback
FantasyGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
Publisher: Radu Niculescu
Published: Jun 20 2025
Pages: 124
Weight: 0.33
Height: 0.26 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
In a tale where love defies logic and biology, The Woman Behind the Cat / The Cat Behind the Woman is a later-in-life shapeshifter romance steeped in magical realism, self-discovery, and second chances.
Clara once lived as a cat. Now returned to a woman's body through a mysterious scientific experiment, she must relearn what it means to be human-emotionally, physically, and intimately. At her side is Bruce, her lifelong love, now reincarnated into the form of a majestic Irish wolfhound. Together, they navigate a bond deeper than blood, stronger than time.
From the cobbled streets of postwar Bath to the feverish chaos of 9/11 New York and the wild serenity of the Canadian mountains, Clara and Bruce's journey spans continents and decades. When tragedy strikes on September 11, Bruce becomes an unexpected hero-his sacrifice revealing a hidden strength forged in loyalty and love.
But as years pass, their unageing bodies raise questions, drawing attention in a world that doesn't understand their paranormal bond. Amid heartbreak, new beginnings, and encounters with those who suspect the truth, Clara finds herself caught between memory and identity, science and soul.
Literary fiction meets science fiction romance in this sweeping novel about the wild shape of love, the limits of transformation, and the ache of being almost-but not quite-human. With undertones of genetic engineering and philosophical longing, Clara's journey is not only about surviving... it's about becoming.
Will she and Bruce ever truly belong? Or will their secret remain buried beneath paw prints and pages?
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