Publisher's Synopsis
The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie is a classic mystery novel that follows the story of two young friends, Tommy and Tuppence, who are struggling to make ends meet after World War I. They decide to start a business as ""young adventurers"" and soon find themselves embroiled in a dangerous game of espionage and political intrigue.The story begins with Tommy and Tuppence meeting by chance in a London tea shop and reminiscing about their childhood. They both express a desire for adventure and excitement, and soon find themselves caught up in a series of mysterious events.They are approached by a mysterious man who offers them a job to find a missing woman named Jane Finn. They accept the job and soon find themselves in the midst of a complex conspiracy involving secret documents, international spies, and a shadowy figure known only as ""Mr. Brown.""As Tommy and Tuppence try to unravel the mystery and find Jane Finn, they face many challenges and dangers, including kidnapping, murder, and betrayal. Along the way, they receive help from a variety of colorful characters, including a wealthy American businessman, a retired British army officer, and a clever young woman named Julius Hersheimmer.The Secret Adversary is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. It is a classic example of Agatha Christie's masterful storytelling, and is sure to delight fans of mystery and detective fiction.The two young people greeted each other affectionately, and momentarily blocked the Dover Street Tube exit in doing so. The adjective ""old"" was misleading. Their united ages would certainly not have totalled forty-five.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
