The Alchymist's Cat ~Robin Jarvis

The Alchymist's Cat ~Robin Jarvis

Medium soft cover
Shelf-wear evident on cover
Very good, clean condition inside

The Alchymists Cat by Robin Jarvis is a dark fantasy novel set in plague-ridden 17th-century London, blending historical atmosphere with gothic horror and anthropomorphic storytelling. It follows young Will Godwin, who becomes the unwilling assistant to Elias Theophrastus Spittle, a sinister apothecary and secret alchemist obsessed with discovering the Philosophers Stone. Wills life takes a darker turn when he rescues a mother cat and her kittens from the cold, unknowingly setting in motion a chain of events that leads to sorcery, betrayal, and the rise of Jupiterthe powerful feline antagonist who later dominates Jarviss Deptford Mice trilogy.

The novel explores themes of power, corruption, and destiny through both human and animal characters. Imelza, the mother cat, and her offspringJupiter, Dab, and Leechdevelop in parallel to Wills own descent into Spittles twisted world. The richly imagined setting, inspired by the diaries of Samuel Pepys, includes vivid depictions of plague, alchemical experiments, and eerie London backstreets. Though written for younger readers, the tone is dark and complex, making it a compelling crossover for adult fantasy fan