A lovely beginning! This lays a solid foundation for future fun. Previous knowledge of Ram Lightly's work or characters isn't explicitly necessary, in case you're interested but unsure of if you need to look over previous materials. This is an introduction to Father Basil & Co., so I don't think the reader needs to have devoured Lightly's archive of luscious work beforehand. The writing within this is very tight, focused, and well done. The illustrations within are evocative and lovely (and survived digital formatting; I read via Kindle app). Lightly's exquisite linework back at it again. I'm personally very excited to see where else this tale goes.