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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. It involves finding documents that, if they were known to the general public, would fuel a communist revolution in Britain.

Tommy and Tuppence know that Jane Finn was carrying top secret documents when she disappeared five years ago. What they don't know is that a killer is targeting a sinister older woman because she knows all about Jane. And soon Tommy and Tuppence are themselves in grave danger.

(P)2006 Tantor Media Inc. Traditional Detectives Mystery Crime Detective Fiction Genre Fiction International Mystery & Crime Literary Fiction
Christie Twists • Convoluted Plot • Crisp Narration • Attractive Detectives • Genuine 1920s Story • Interesting Journey

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I loved the story but there was a terrible squeak in the audio that would not go away no matter which device I chose.

Terrible squeak!

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Introduction to the characters Tommy & Tuppence. Enjoyable to read a still young (32 or younger) Christie’s personality, reflected in these two detectives.

Not one of her great mysteries though, but immersive reading. A fun, cheeky, genuine 1920s story with moments of seriousness that pulls you into another time…IF you like that sort of thing.

Transporting delight

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I liked the narration a lot, she did a great job relating voices to people, so I usually could tell that different people were speaking, and usually knew who they were. That’s not an easy thing to do.
The story was a disappointment, as it quickly turned into a Victorian romance, below Ms Christy’s usual style. It seemed like a filler between good mysteries. Well, I’m no author, so perhaps my opinion should be taken very lightly. It’s easy to criticize. I enjoyed it generally, and appreciate it.

Silly romantic story, noot her best, but reading was really delightful.

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I enjoyed the story and had no problem with the narration. Think of this one as RETRO! Anglophile style. It's also nice to read an early Agatha Christie story.

The story is pleasantly convoluted. The naiveté of the principals is charming.

This is not today's hard-edged mystery.

Vintage Intrique Romp

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A good story, but chaotic but excellently presented. Lots of twists and turns and looking back it seems obvious but well constructs its journey

Introduction to partners in crime

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