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Item Details
Title:
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THE POPINJAY MYSTERY
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By: |
Geoffrey Trease |
Format: |
Paperback |
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£10.00 |
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ISBN 10: |
0571295835 |
ISBN 13: |
9780571295838 |
Publisher: |
FABER & FABER |
Pub. date: |
21 June, 2012 |
Edition: |
Main |
Pages: |
176 |
Description: |
Begins with a 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 man who holds a high responsibility for the nation's naval defences. But why are the villians so interested in the leather case of official documents belonging to Mr Pepys? |
Synopsis: |
First published in 1972 (as "The Popinjay Stairs"), 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. 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? What follows is a headlong tale of adventure, blackmail and treachery, culminating in a midnight river chase on the Thames. |
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UK |
Imprint: |
Faber & Faber |
Returns: |
Returnable |
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