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Salem the three-legged cat immortalised in new Daventry book collection
Overview
Three new books featuring stories about Salem, a beloved 15-year-old three-legged cat who frequented Daventry high street before dying earlier this year, are set to be published. Written by members of the Suddenly Writing Club, the stories will raise funds for a bronze memorial statue in Salem's honour. The collection will be launched at a special event on Thursday 15 October at Suddenly on Sheaf Street.
Key points
- Salem, a popular three-legged cat in Daventry, Northamptonshire, died earlier this year at age 15.
- A local publisher is releasing a collection of three books containing four stories about Salem written by the Suddenly Writing Club.
- Proceeds from the book sales will contribute towards a bronze memorial statue of Salem, alongside sharing funds with the publisher, authors, and Salem's owner.
- The book collection will be launched on Thursday 15 October at the Suddenly on Sheaf Street independent bookshop, with Salem's owner attending as a special guest.
