The Woman, the Mink, the Cod and the Donkey: An affectionate parody

The Woman, the Mink, the Cod and the Donkey: An affectionate parody is a book about a woman and three animals. It is presented as an affectionate parody.

Synopsis

The opening sets out a simple expectation that shifts into an unexpected connection, with the line: “She was looking for wine. Instead she found friendship.” The narration directly addresses the reader and frames the book as a warm, safe read centred on a human and three animals.

The story features a woman, a mink, a cod and a donkey, with the text noting that the order of the animals in the title may be hard to remember and that the pictures will help. The woman sets out on an important journey without knowing her destination, but with the aim of finding an open pub after a long absence linked to “Lockdown”. Along the way she meets the animals and they discuss life lessons including travel insurance and the importance of breathable pants.