Matthew Flinders' Cat

Note: The pages of this hardcover book have yellowed but it is still readable and in otherwise excellent condition.

Billy O'Shannessy, once a prominent barrister, now sleeps on a bench outside the State Library. Above him, on the window sill, rests a bronze statue of Matthew Flinders' cat, Trim. Ryan, a ten-year-old boy teetering on the edge of street life, crosses paths with Billy, and an unlikely friendship forms.

Drawing on the boy's imagination, Billy recounts the story of the circumnavigation of Australia through Trim's eyes. As their bond deepens, Billy becomes increasingly involved in Ryan's life and the dangerous Sydney underworld. Over several months, they embark on a mutual journey of rehabilitation.

Matthew Flinders' Cat is a modern-day tale of urban life, crime, homelessness, and the politics of greed and corruption. It's also a poignant story of the human heart, offering an enchanting glimpse into history from the perspective of a famous cat.