The Cat Who Ate Danish Modern is the second novel in Lilian Jackson Braun's

Lilian Jackson Braun

Lilian Jackson Braun was an American writer, well known for her light-hearted series of "The Cat Who..." mystery novels...

 "The Cat Who...

Cat Who series

The Cat Who... is a novel series of murder mystery novels by Lilian Jackson Braun. This series is called the "Cat Who..." series because each book title in this series begins with the words "The Cat Who. . ."....

" series, published in 1967. This book introduces Yum Yum, who will become a permanent character in the series.

Plot introduction

Qwilleran, a reporter for the Daily Fluxion, and Koko, his Siamese cat with strange talents, are settling into Qwill's newest assignment—a magazine specializing in interior decorating. But as soon as Qwill gets a great story ready to produce, some unfortunate mishaps seem to get in the way. Koko begins acting strangely, prompting Qwill to discover that he is in need of a companion. Yum-Yum, an orphaned Siamese female belonging to one of the victims, becomes Koko's new friend. Qwill also meets a charming young woman (an architect named Alacoque Wright) who takes a real shine to him and he to her.