The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie

The Secret Adversary

Tommy & Tuppence Mysteries #1

Agatha Christie

256 pages • first pub 1922 (view editions) user-added

fiction classics crime mystery adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy classic mystery adventures with dynamic duos, undercover espionage, and unraveling layered conspiracies in a post-war setting.

Description

Set in 1919, young couple Tommy Beresford and Tuppence Cowley form a partnership, hiring themselves out as "young adventurers." Their first case, however, is more of an adventure than they expect--working to find documents that, if they were known...

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Community Reviews

3.73
based on 7,791 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 86%

adventurous: 85%

funny: 33%

lighthearted: 33%

tense: 25%

challenging: 4%

dark: 3%

emotional: 3%

hopeful: 3%

relaxing: 3%

inspiring: 1%

Pace

45% of readers chose fast
48% of readers chose medium
5% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

65% of readers chose Plot
30% of readers chose A mix
4% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

37% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
46% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

83% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

13% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
80% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

13% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
70% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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