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The Popinjay Mystery, Paperback / softback Book

The Popinjay Mystery Paperback / softback

Paperback / softback

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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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  • Format:Paperback / softback
  • Pages:176 pages
  • Publisher:Faber & Faber
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  • ISBN:9780571295838

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  • Out of stock

  • Format:Paperback / softback
  • Pages:176 pages
  • Publisher:Faber & Faber
  • Publication Date:
  • Category:
  • ISBN:9780571295838