Cat Pies - feline historical trivia (non-fiction) by Grace Elliot. Did the Victorian's really eat cat pies? Who invented the cat flap? Do black cats bring good or bad luck? Why did Victorian veterinarians have such a bad reputation? Is cat-gut really made from cats? How did cats win a battle? "Cat Pies" is a series of short essays which answers the above questions, as well as other matters of feline historical trivia! Please note: There is a bonus cat-themed short story at the end but BE WARNED - this story may upset those of a sensitive disposition with its portrayal of the gritty world of Victorian London. Also by Grace Elliot (fiction) A Dead Man's Debt Eulogy's Secret Hope's Betrayal Verity's Lie