Tall Tail

The Animals

Mrs. Murphy, Harry’s tiger cat, knows she has more brains than her human. She used to try to keep Harry out of trouble. She gave up, knowing all she can do is extricate her human once she’s in another mess.

Pewter, a fat gray cat, believes the world began when she entered it. What a diva. But the Queen of All She Surveys does come through in a pinch, although you’ll never hear the end of it.

Tee Tucker was bred by Susan Tucker. A tough, resourceful corgi, she knows she has to protect Harry, work with the levelheaded Mrs. Murphy, and endure Pewter.

Owen is Tucker’s brother. They adore being with each other. For Tucker it’s a relief to sometimes be away from the cats.

Shortro is a young Saddlebred ridden as a hunter.

Tomahawk is Harry’s old Thoroughbred hunter who hotly resents being thought old.

The Eighteenth-Century Animals

Piglet is a brave, smart corgi who went through the war and imprisonment with Captain Charles West. He loves living in Virginia with the other animals and people.

Serenissima is Francisco Selisse’s fabulous blooded mare whom he sends to Catherine to be bred to her stallion, Reynaldo.

Reynaldo is up-and-coming, with terrific conformation, but hot. Catherine and Jeddie can handle him.

Crown Prince is a younger half brother to Reynaldo. Both are out of Queen Esther, and fortunately, Crown Prince has her temperament.

King David is one of the driving horses. He’s heavier built than Reynaldo, and Crown Prince. Solomon is King David’s brother. They are a flashy matched pair.

Castor and Pollux are two Percherons who do heavy-duty work. They are such good boys.

Sweet Potato is a saucy pony teaching Tulli to ride.

Martin was Maureen Selisse’s mare but winds up in York, Pennsylvania, where Mary Graves spoils him with goodies. He takes care of her.