{"product_id":"9780892553693","title":"Mr. Scobie's Riddle","description":"A dazzling comic novel—a delightful romp and a blistering satire. “Reading Jolley makes one feel alive.”—Lemony Snicket.\u003cbr\u003eAfter an unplanned admission to a nursing home, Mr. Scobie must protect himself and his dreams from the soul-killing proprietress, Matron Price. Playing Brahms and reciting Wordsworth is not enough. Yet his very simple riddle and its ordinary answer may change the institution forever. Can a voice calling for dignity be heard? \"A satire of great verve and acerbity\" (New York Times Book Review), comparable to One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Persea Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47018582507760,"sku":"9780892553693","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780892553693_p0.jpg?v=1763846878","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780892553693","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}