
The Secret Adversary - by Agatha Christie
PROLOGUE
CHAPTER I. THE YOUNG ADVENTURERS, LTD.
CHAPTER II. MR. WHITTINGTON’S OFFER
CHAPTER III. A SET BACK
CHAPTER IV. WHO IS JANE FINN?
CHAPTER V. MR. JULIUS P. HERSHEIMMER
CHAPTER VI. A PLAN OF CAMPAIGN
CHAPTER VII. THE HOUSE IN SOHO
CHAPTER VIII. THE ADVENTURES OF TOMMY
Amid the chaos of the Lusitania’s sinking, a young American woman finds herself thrust into a covert mission. A nervous stranger, clutching a vital packet of papers, convinces her that only a woman can safely deliver the documents to the British embassy. The urgency of wartime espionage and the promise of danger set the stage for an unexpected adventure.
Back in London, the story shifts to two spirited youths, Tommy and Tuppence, whose lively banter masks a deeper yearning for purpose. Their friendship, forged in the aftermath of the war, drives them to seek out mysteries that others overlook. Together they decide to turn their idle days into something far more thrilling.
As the pair embarks on their first case, they stumble upon a tangled web of secrets that could influence the course of the conflict. Their resourcefulness and quick wit hint at a partnership that will confront intrigue, deception, and the ever‑present shadow of danger—right from the very beginning.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (421K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Charles Keller and David Widger Updated: 2022-10-29.
Release date
1998-01-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1890–1976
Best known for ingenious mysteries and unforgettable sleuths, this English writer became one of the most widely read authors in history. Her stories about Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, along with the play The Mousetrap, helped define modern crime fiction.
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