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The Secret Adversary: A Tommy & Tuppence Adventure
by Agatha Christie
In the wake of World War I, two penniless and adventure-seeking friends, Tommy Beresford and Tuppence Cowley, form 'The Young Adventurers, Ltd.' with a simple mantra: no unreasonable offer refused. Their first assignment plunges them into a high-stakes international conspiracy involving a missing woman named Jane Finn and a secret treaty lost during the sinking of the Lusitania. As they navigate a web of kidnappings, disguises, and false identities, they must unmask the mysterious 'Mr. Brown' before a revolutionary plot topples the British government. This debut adventure introduces the only detective duo in Agatha Christie’s canon to age, marry, and evolve throughout her storied career.
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- Reading time
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- File size
- 0.7 MB
- Published
- 5/30/2005
- ISBN
- 9780061753749
- Formats
- EPUB
In the wake of World War I, two penniless and adventure-seeking friends, Tommy Beresford and Tuppence Cowley, form 'The Young Adventurers, Ltd.' with a simple mantra: no unreasonable offer refused. Their first assignment plunges them into a high-stakes international conspiracy involving a missing woman named Jane Finn and a secret treaty lost during the sinking of the Lusitania. As they navigate a web of kidnappings, disguises, and false identities, they must unmask the mysterious 'Mr. Brown' before a revolutionary plot topples the British government. This debut adventure introduces the only detective duo in Agatha Christie’s canon to age, marry, and evolve throughout her storied career.
What you'll take away
- Follow the origins of Christie's unique husband-and-wife detective team, Tommy and Tuppence.
- Experience a fast-paced blend of espionage and mystery set against the backdrop of post-WWI London.
- Witness the debut of Tuppence Cowley, a quick-witted protagonist who serves as an equal partner in every investigation.
- Uncover the secrets of a decades-old maritime disaster and its connection to modern political blackmail.
- Enjoy the 'pace and stamina' of a duo that relies on both stubborn persistence and sharp intuition.
- Discover the earliest appearance of recurring series characters like the resourceful Albert.
