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#ReadChristie2022, Book Reviews

Book Review: The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie (1922)

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The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie is a thrilling mystery novel that introduces the reader to the dynamic duo of Tommy and Tuppence Beresford. Set in the aftermath of World War I, the story follows these two young friends as they embark on an adventure to find a secret document that could change the course of history.… Continue reading Book Review: The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie (1922)

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TV Series Review

TV Series Review: Partners in Crime (1983)

“Partners in Crime” is a British television series that was first broadcast in 1983 and ran for two seasons. The show was based on the Tommy and Tuppence detective novels written by Agatha Christie. The series starred Francesca Annis and James Warwick as the married couple Tommy and Tuppence Beresford, who become involved in a number of adventures and mysteries as they attempt to solve … Continue reading TV Series Review: Partners in Crime (1983)

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Book Reviews, ReadChristie2023, Short Stories

#ReadChristie2023 Partners in Crime by Agatha Christie (1929)

Partners in Crime by Agatha Christie (1929) In this short story collection, readers reunite with Tommy and Tuppence Beresford soon after their marriage, and Tuppence is bored. Utterly and damnably bored of housework and hat collecting, Tommy has grown comfortable in British intelligence work- even if it’s primarily office stuff now. Tuppence laments their previous adventure of chasing German spies and getting into scrapes. They’ve … Continue reading #ReadChristie2023 Partners in Crime by Agatha Christie (1929)

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Book Reviews

Book Review: The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie (2022)

The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie is a thrilling mystery novel that introduces the reader to the dynamic duo of Tommy and Tuppence Beresford. Set in the aftermath of World War I, the story follows these two young friends as they embark on an adventure to find a secret document that could change the course of history. The novel is a perfect example of the … Continue reading Book Review: The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie (2022)

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Essay

Tommy & Tuppence: Their Impact on the Mystery Genre

Tommy and Tuppence Beresford are two fictional detectives created by Agatha Christie, the best-selling novelist of all time. They are the main characters in a series of novels and short stories, and are among the lesser-known detectives in Christie’s body of work. Despite this, the Beresfords had a significant impact on the mystery genre, introducing new elements to detective fiction and paving the way for … Continue reading Tommy & Tuppence: Their Impact on the Mystery Genre

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