It's a dark winter's night & a scruffy black cat arrives on an old lady's doorstep Named Nicolas because he arrived at Christmas time he soon makes an impression in the neighbourhood his bedraggled looks belying his mighty skills as a mouser Soon his many exploits are greeted with grateful thanks & much amusement until one moonlit night down on the farm his life takes a very dramatic turn The setting is fifties Yorkshire & Nicholas has a story to tell & lessons to impart Inspired by a true story Nicholas teaches us about fear & loss courage & hope & the love that community spirit can bring Enhanced by beautiful black & white illustrations this story will be suitable for young & old alike