{"product_id":"9780008767297","title":"Algot, Anna Stina and the Water of Life","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJonas Jonasson is back with another irresistible adventure, this time set in nineteenth century Sweden.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter his father's death is caused by the greedy and cunning Count Bielkegren, Algot Olsson is left with nothing to his name, except for a potato field and a homemade still to make liquor. But Algot is smart, ambitious and resourceful, and it's not long before he masters the lucrative art of distilling spirits. When his schnapps become a sensation, he finds his success once again attracts the envy of the Count, who will do everything in his power to sabotage Algot's budding business.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThankfully, however, Algot isn't alone. With the support of his friend Helmut, a Bavarian printer with a flexible relationship to the truth, and Helmut's daughter Anna Stina, who is as strong-willed as she is charming, he might just have the creativity and the courage to outsmart the Count's schemes once and for all … and perhaps there's even time for romance along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull of sharp humour, wonderfully absurd twists and memorable characters, \u003cem\u003eAlgot, Anna Stina and the Water of Life\u003c\/em\u003e is an irresistible adventure of friendship, love and ingenuity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jonasson, Jonas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58165439463798,"sku":"9780008767297","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1208\/4146\/files\/9780008767297.jpg?v=1782566787","url":"https:\/\/chepstowbooks.co.uk\/products\/9780008767297","provider":"Chepstow Books \u0026 Gifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}