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|series        = ''[[Bernice Summerfield (series)|Bernice Summerfield]]'' novels
|series        = ''[[Bernice Summerfield (series)|Bernice Summerfield]]'' novels
|number        = 11  
|number        = 11  
|main character = [[Bernice Summerfield]]
|main character = [[Bernice Summerfield|Benny]]
|featuring      = [[Ruth]], [[Jack (The Kraken's Lament)|Jack]], [[Irving Braxiatel|Brax]]
|featuring      = [[Ruth]], [[Jack (The Kraken's Lament)|Jack]], [[Irving Braxiatel|Irving]]
|enemy          =  
|enemy          =  
|setting        = [[Bubastis]]
|setting        = [[Bubastis]], [[2610s]]
|writer        = [[Xanna Eve Chown]]
|writer        = [[Xanna Eve Chown]]
|read by        = [[Lisa Bowerman]]
|read by        = [[Lisa Bowerman]]
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'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the eleventh full length novel published by [[Big Finish Productions]] as part of their [[Big Finish Bernice Summerfield series]]. It was written by [[Xanna Eve Chown]].
'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the eleventh full-length ''[[Bernice Summerfield (series)|Bernice Summerfield]]'' novel published by [[Big Finish Productions]]. It was written by [[Xanna Eve Chown]].


== Publisher's summary ==
== Publisher's summary ==
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And yet there were people on [[Bubastis]] who believed it...
And yet there were people on [[Bubastis]] who believed it...


Most archaeologists — including Professor Bernice Summerfield — know only two facts about Bubastis: one is that its cheerless swamps are home to five giant stone Cats, whose ancient origins are shrouded in mystery; the other that it has more bugs and beetles than anyone should ever have to deal with.
Most [[archaeologist]]s — including [[Bernice Summerfield|Professor Bernice Summerfield]] — know only two facts about Bubastis: one is that its cheerless swamps are home to five giant stone Cats, whose ancient origins are shrouded in mystery; the other that it has more [[bug]]s and [[beetle]]s than anyone should ever have to deal with.


So when Bernice, Ruth and Jack arrive on the planet to search for a missing girl, they are unprepared for what they will find. Like the insectoid villagers with a decidedly squeamish attitude to [[mammal]]s. Or the archaeological expedition made up of over-sexed students. Or the alarmingly unprofessional [[Neon Tsara]]...
So when Bernice, [[Ruth]] and [[Jack (The Kraken's Lament)|Jack]] arrive on the planet to search for a missing girl, they are unprepared for what they will find. Like the insectoid villagers with a decidedly squeamish attitude to [[mammal]]s. Or the archaeological expedition made up of over-sexed students. Or the alarmingly unprofessional [[Neon Tsara]]...


To make matters worse, Jack suddenly finds himself on the wrong side of the law and Ruth has brain-ache from ingesting forbidden historical knowledge. Worse still, Bernice has promised to write a book of poetry that's due to be published in a week... and she can't think of anything to rhyme with "Bubastis".
To make matters worse, Jack suddenly finds himself on the wrong side of the law and Ruth has brain-ache from ingesting forbidden historical knowledge. Worse still, Bernice has promised to write a book of poetry that's due to be published in a week... and she can't think of anything to rhyme with "Bubastis".
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== References ==
== References ==
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* The [[Bal]] are the largest [[insect]]s on [[Bubastis]]. They are [[mammal-phobia|mammal-phobic]].


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
[[File:The Slender-Fingered Cats of Bubastis audiobook.jpg|thumb|Audiobook cover]]
[[File:The Slender-Fingered Cats of Bubastis audiobook.jpg|thumb|Audiobook cover]]
* This story was released as an audiobook on [[2 February (releases)|2 February]] [[2022 (releases)|2022]], read by [[Lisa Bowerman]]. The cover art for the audiobook was created by [[Mark Plastow]].
* This story was released as an audiobook on [[2 February (releases)|2 February]] [[2022 (releases)|2022]], read by [[Lisa Bowerman]]. The cover art for the audiobook was created by [[Mark Plastow]].
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== Continuity ==
== Continuity ==

Revision as of 14:43, 4 February 2023

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The Slender-Fingered Cats of Bubastis was the eleventh full-length Bernice Summerfield novel published by Big Finish Productions. It was written by Xanna Eve Chown.

Publisher's summary

It wasn't true that you could see the Cats from space. It was impossible, a ridiculous idea that wouldn't stand up to even the slightest examination.

And yet there were people on Bubastis who believed it...

Most archaeologists — including Professor Bernice Summerfield — know only two facts about Bubastis: one is that its cheerless swamps are home to five giant stone Cats, whose ancient origins are shrouded in mystery; the other that it has more bugs and beetles than anyone should ever have to deal with.

So when Bernice, Ruth and Jack arrive on the planet to search for a missing girl, they are unprepared for what they will find. Like the insectoid villagers with a decidedly squeamish attitude to mammals. Or the archaeological expedition made up of over-sexed students. Or the alarmingly unprofessional Neon Tsara...

To make matters worse, Jack suddenly finds himself on the wrong side of the law and Ruth has brain-ache from ingesting forbidden historical knowledge. Worse still, Bernice has promised to write a book of poetry that's due to be published in a week... and she can't think of anything to rhyme with "Bubastis".

Plot

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Characters

References

Notes

Audiobook cover

Continuity

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