{"product_id":"popinjay-mystery","title":"Popinjay Mystery","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1972 (as \u003ci\u003eThe Popinjay Stairs\u003c\/i\u003e), this novel set in Restoration England is one of the finest productions in Geoffrey Trease's long and distinguished career as a writer of historical fiction for young readers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  The inciting incident for the novel's drama is the hold-up by highwaymen of a coach that numbers among its passengers one Samuel Pepys, Secretary to the Office of Lord High Admiral of England, and accordingly a young man who holds a high responsibility for the nation's naval defences. That the villains should relieve their victims of jewellery and watches comes as no surprise - but why are they so interested in the well-worn leather case of official documents belonging to Mr. Pepys? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    What follows is a headlong tale of adventure, blackmail and treachery, culminating in a midnight river chase on the Thames.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Faber \u0026 Faber","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54243771187544,"sku":"9780571295838","price":16.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780571295838.jpg?v=1765958411","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/popinjay-mystery","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}