A Question of Blood: An Inspector Rebus Novel (Inspector Rebus Mysteries)

“That was Boudicca,” Siobhan corrected him. “Boethius,” Kate explained, “was a Roman philosopher.” She stroked the cat’s head. Its markings,

There was a sudden noise as the cat flap rattled and a large black and white cat appeared, leapt onto Kate’s lap, and glared at the newcomers. “This is Boethius,” Kate said. “Ancient queen of Britain?” Rebus guessed.

Siobhan ordered a gin and tonic, Rebus a Laphroaig.