Andrea Hahnfeld

The Marvelous Misfits of Westminster Andrea Hahnfeld

What if dogs were not only man's best friend - but also his last hope? Clement is a disgraced dog show judge whose wife, Edith, left him under mysterious circumstances. When he is asked to step in as a last-minute substitute to judge at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, he learns two things: Edith is about to be killed by a shadow and it's up to him to prevent it.

According to the Hunts, the only way to save Edith is making sure Irving, a hideous mongrel dog with special abilities, wins Best in Show.

This heart-hugging story about love, loss, and hope features memorable characters. The story was inspired by T. S. Garp's first story, The Pension Grillparzer. If you liked this short story from John Irving's novel The World According to Garp, you'll love The Marvelous Misfits of Westminster.

"I felt a little in awe, as so much could be read into the deeper meaning of the shadows that needed to be killed. [...] I will probably never look at a dog in the same way again! [...] The Marvelous Misfits of Westminster ticks boxes for comedy, drama, and mystery, and definitely covers all the feels!" Jacqui Corn-Uys (reedsy.com)