The puzzles range from missing items to unbreakable alibis to murder all bear the unmistakeable stamp of a Christie mystery, usually with a characteristic twist or surprise solution. Thornton to Christie’s own Hercule Poirot. This framework sets the stage for a number of short mysteries which Tommy and Tuppence try to solve in the style of popular mysteries of the day, from Dr. Carter, asks the couple to run the detective agency for a few months in an effort identify Blunt’s contacts and confederates. Blunt, head of a private investigation agency, on charges of espionage. Luckily for the intrepid duo, Her Majesty’s Government has detained one Mr. It’s been several years since the events of The Secret Adversary (which you should really read first.) Tommy and Tuppence are now happily married, but Tuppence is bored with her day-to-day life. But can they live up to their slogan of 'Any case solved in 24 hours'? A charming husband-and-wife crime-solving team

Other cases soon follow-a stabbing on Sunningdale golf course cryptic messages in the personal columns of newspapers and even a box of poisoned chocolates. Their first case is a success-the triumphant recovery of a pink pearl. Tommy and Tuppence Beresford are restless for adventure, so when they are asked to take over Blunt's International Detective Agency, they leap at the chance. Purchase: Amazon | Book Depository | Bookshop | Barnes & Noble | AudibleĪlso by this author: The Monogram Murders, Hercule Poirot's Christmas, The Man in the Brown Suit ★★★★ Partners in Crime by Agatha Christie

Agatha and poirot partners in crime