The extraordinary life and times of Copper the dog, as told to Lady Annabel Goldsmith
A loveable local legend and true character to all who knew him, Copper was no ordinary dog. With more stories to tell than you could count on the pads of one paw, this curly-tailed, shaggy-bearded mongrel (but don't let him hear you call him that) led a truly astonishing life. Famed for his remarkable wanderlust, canine curiosity took him all over the place, from Richmond and Kingston to Brighton, sometimes travelling on buses with his friend Jessie the cat, often stopping off at his favourite pubs, or chasing unsuspecting joggers in the park - a hobby which nearly ended his life.
In this delightful book, Copper tells us of his astounding adventures with the finest of tail-wagging wisdom. He sniffs out all the important things in life: the comings and goings, the loves and losses - and, of course, what it's like to live in high society.
Sometimes cheeky, most of the time charming, but always cherished, Copper's story is by turns funny and moving, the tale of a real canine hero.
Annabel Goldsmith is the daughter of the 8th Marquess of Londonderry. Married first to Mark Birley, who named Annabel's Club in Berkeley Square after her, and then to James Goldsmith, she is the author of a bestselling autobiography, Annabel: An Unconventional Life and lives on Ham Common, surrounded by six dogs and numerous grandchildren.