The Secret Adversary
- 221 pages
- 8 hours of reading
This series follows the adventures of two young protagonists in the aftermath of a major war. A former soldier and a nurse, they decide to forge their own path by establishing a detective agency. Despite their humble beginnings, lacking both experience and funds, their determination and courage lead them to tackle extraordinary cases. Their investigations span from espionage plots threatening national security to perplexing mysteries involving hidden identities and locked-room secrets. It's a thrilling journey of wit, resilience, and partnership against formidable adversaries.
Tommy & Tuppence are hired to track down wartime spies at a seaside resort...
A poisoning many years ago may not have been accidental after all... Tommy and Tuppence Beresford have just become the proud owners of an old house in an English village. Along with the property, they have inherited some worthless bric-a-brac, including a collection of antique books. While rustling through a copy of The Black Arrow, Tuppence comes upon a series of apparently random underlinings. However, when she writes down the letters, they spell out a very disturbing message:M a r y - J o r d a n - d i d - n o t - d i e - n a t u r a l l y...And sixty years after their first murder, Mary Jordan's enemies are still ready to kill...