{"product_id":"2026200007822-secondhand-the-mousetrap","title":"The Mousetrap","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cornerstone of mystery theatre, The Mousetrap is Agatha Christie's record-breaking stage play that has captivated audiences since its West End debut in 1952, making it the longest-running show in theatrical history. The story unfolds at Monkswell Manor, a newly opened guesthouse where a group of strangers are snowed in together — only to discover that a murderer is among them. Christie masterfully constructs a web of suspicion and misdirection, giving each character a motive and keeping readers and audiences guessing until the very last, shocking reveal. The tone is taut and atmospheric, blending classic whodunit tension with Christie's signature wit and psychological acuity. A triumph of plotting and pacing, it remains the definitive example of the locked-room mystery genre and a testament to Christie's unrivalled command of suspense.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887918526683,"sku":"2026200007822-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/5c9e9263-b6a1-43cf-8e66-6882e2d26d33.png?v=1781749220","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200007822-secondhand-the-mousetrap","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}