The inspiration for the 1955 film It’s a Dog’s Life, The Bar Sinister is the story of a scrappy bull-terrier named Kid. After discovering his royal bloodline, he embarks on a rags-to-riches adventure seeking fame, fortune, and a place to call home. Rounded out by a colorful cast of canine and human characters, the book is howling good fun.
About the author
Richard Harding Davis (1864–1916) was an American journalist, war correspondent, short-story writer, playwright, and novelist. He worked in politics as well as fashion. He is best known for his colorful firsthand accounts as a war correspondent in six wars including the Spanish-American War, the Greco-Turkish War, the Boer War, and World War I. His well-known works include
Soldiers of Fortune and
Gallegher and Other Stories.