Who Gets Fluffy?

Judith Summers is the author of four novels, a prize-winning history of Soho and two biographies. A freelance journalist, she has also written widely on the eighteenth century and the history of London, where she lives with her son. And, of course, with George.

For four years investment analyst Anna has been married to would-be novelist, Mark Curtis. One Christmas Day the Curtises realise they have drifted apart, and decide to end their marriage. But when Mark claims sole custody of Fluffy, their adored dog, Anna is outraged. 
 
Just as the fur begins to fly in court, a long-held secret is outed and a surprise witness is produced: whose dog is Fluffy, and how did Anna acquire him?

The Inspirational Story of How a Wilful Dog Brought Joy to a Bereaved Family

My Life with George

The hilarious and moving story of the impossible but adorable George

Animal enthusiasts will love this story of four-legged emotional rescue but beneath the surface there is a touching and bravely charted narrative of bereavement and its aftermath

When Judith Summers&rsquo;s husband and father both died within the space of two weeks, she found herself floundering. Life for her and her eight-year-old son Joshua seemed relentlessly bleak. Then George bounced into their lives. 
 
A loving Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with film-star looks, George reawoke their joie de vivre. Yet Judith soon discovered that living with George had its drawbacks. He was a full-time job and as expensive to run as a Ferrari. Wilful and badly behaved, he refused to eat anything other than roast chicken, preferred travelling by car to walking, and became as jealous as a spurned lover if any man dared show an interest in her. And when a near-death tangle with a Staffordshire Bull terrier resulted in costly sessions with an animal psychologist, Judith found that it was she who was put on the couch . . .

Judith Summers

Judith Summers' life is about to change dramatically. 
 
Her five-year relationship with her on-off boyfriend has finally ended. Her son, Joshua, is off to university, and for the first time since her husband died she's living alone. Well, not entirely alone. She still has George, her King Charles Spaniel. 
 
Judith knows she needs a new challenge. But how free can she ever be with George in tow? He is, of course, immensely lovely. But he's also spoilt, lazy, and prone to flouncing around the house like a fluffed-up diva. 
 
But then, during a chance encounter , Judith finds out about Many Tears, a dog rescue centre. Before she knows it, she has joined a nationwide network of canine foster carers. Far from having Judith all to himself, George suddenly finds he has to share his owner with lots of other less fortunate dogs. And he's finding adjusting to this new way of life a bit of a challenge...

Judith Summers

Books by Judith Summers

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