{"product_id":"pleasing-mr-pepys-deborah-swift-9781786154187","title":"Pleasing MR Pepys","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for fans of Philippa Gregory, Alison Weir, Anne O'Brien and Elizabeth Chadwick, Deborah Swift brings a unique period in history to vivid, fascinating life in her acclaimed Pepys trilogy.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Laced with emotional intensity and drama, \u003ci\u003ePleasing Mr Pepys\u003c\/i\u003e...(has) an intricate plot that features red herrings, unexpected twists, and surprises that will take readers on a very delightful ride' \u003ci\u003eReaders' Favorite\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Deb Willet, Elizabeth Pepys's maid and the object of Samuel Pepys's attentions, is finally given centre-stage after 350 years, and her tale was worth waiting for. This is exceptional story-telling' L. C. Tyler \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom acclaimed historical novelist Deborah Swift, \u003ci\u003ePleasing Mr Pepys\u003c\/i\u003e is the story of diarist Samuel Pepys' London, vibrantly told through the eyes of his maid.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Deb Willet is desperate to escape her domineering aunt and takes a position as companion to Elisabeth Pepys, Samuel's wife. Deb believes it will give her the respectability and freedom she craves - but it proves far more complicated than she could ever have imagined. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLondon is still in ruins from the Great Fire. Although Charles II has been restored to the throne, there is the prospect of war with the Dutch - the world's great sea power of the era. In the midst of this tumult strides Samuel Pepys, diarist and man of note. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Pepys' influence in Restoration London means that the Dutch are keen to get their hands on his secrets - even if that means murder, espionage and blackmail to get them. Deb is soon caught up in a web of deception and double-dealing. And with Mr Pepys' attentions turned towards her, there's a lot more than treason at stake... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Selling other people's secrets is a dangerous game... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003ePleasing Mr Pepys\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'Swift is a consummate historical novelist, basing her books on immaculate research and then filling the gaps between real events and real people with eloquent storytelling, atmospheric scene setting and imaginative plot lines' \u003ci\u003eThe Visitor\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'Laced with emotional intensity and drama' \u003ci\u003eReaders' Favorite\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'Pepys and his world spring to vibrant life...Gripping, revealing and stunningly imagined, \u003ci\u003ePleasing Mr Pepys\u003c\/i\u003e is guaranteed to please' \u003ci\u003eLancashire Evening Post\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't miss Deborah Swift's other enthralling tales of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eSamuel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e Pepys - \u003ci\u003eA Plague of Mr Pepys\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eEntertaining Mr Pepys\u003c\/i\u003e - out now!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Deborah Swift\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1786154188\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781786154187\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Headline Accent\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/25\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 496\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.70h x 5.10w x 1.20d","brand":"Deborah Swift","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43986624807167,"sku":"9781786154187","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a27baaec-964f-403f-b783-8bc219f045ae.jpg?v=1683284462","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/pleasing-mr-pepys-deborah-swift-9781786154187","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}