The Secret Adversary (Tommy and Tuppence #1)
by Agatha Christie
The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie holds a well received rating of 3.82 out of 5, based on 20.5K reader ratings. First published in 1922. The book spans 268 pages.
About The Secret Adversary
Tommy Beresford and Prudence 'Tuppence' Cowley are young, in love… and flat broke. Just after Great War, there are few jobs available and the couple are desperately short of money. Restless for excitement, they decide to embark on a daring business scheme: Young Adventurers Ltd.—"willing to do anything, go anywhere." Hiring themselves out proves to be a smart move for the couple. In their first assignment for the mysterious Mr. Whittingtont, all Tuppence has to do in their first job is take an all-expense paid trip to Paris and pose as an American named Jane Finn. But with the assignment comes a bribe to keep quiet, a threat to her life, and the disappearance of her new employer. Now their newest job are playing detective.Where is the real Jane Finn? The mere mention of her name produces a very strange reaction all over London. So strange, in fact, that they decided to find this mysterious missing lady. She has been missing for five years. And neither her body nor the secret documents she was carrying have ever been found. Now post-war England's economic recovery depends on finding her and getting the papers back. But he two young working undercover for the British ministry know only that her name and the only photo of her is in the hands of her rich American cousin. It isn’t long before they find themselves plunged into more danger than they ever could have imagined—a danger that could put an abrupt end to their business… and their lives.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Agatha Christie |
| Published | 1922 |
| Pages | 268 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Classics, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.82 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 20,457 |
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What genre is The Secret Adversary?
The Secret Adversary is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Classics, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Secret Adversary worth reading?
Based on 20.5K reader ratings, The Secret Adversary has an average score of 3.82 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Secret Adversary?
The Secret Adversary has 268 pages.
Who wrote The Secret Adversary?
The Secret Adversary was written by Agatha Christie. It was first published in 1922.
What is the ISBN for The Secret Adversary?
The ISBN-13 for The Secret Adversary is 9781600963940.0.
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