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But the two young brits working undercover for the ministry know only that her name. Earlier in 1915, jane finn had been given a secret document while aboard the lusitania, which was sunk due to a torpedo hit. The secret adversary by christie, agatha and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Just after world war i, tommy beresford and tuppence cowley are desperately short of money. In the midst of spinning an engrossing tale of adventure and international intrigue, christie uses the novel to introduce the characters tommy and tuppence, both of whom f. The womans name that inspired agatha christie would also change, from jane fish, to jane finn. Tuppence who feature in three other christie novels and one collection of short stories. The secret adversary is the second published detective fiction novel by british writer agatha christie in 1922. From the brilliant pen of agatha christie comes the first novel in her tommy and tuppence mystery series featuring the beloved sleuthing duonow a movie on. The secret adversary audiobook cd midcontinent public. The secret adversary by christie, agatha, 18901976. They know the only photo of her is in the hands of her rich american cousin.
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