They Came To Baghdad
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A thrilling blend of espionage and adventure, They Came to Baghdad chronicles the improbable journey of Victoria Jones, a young, spirited London typist who impulsively follows a handsome stranger to the exotic and politically charged city of Baghdad. Once there, she stumbles into a web of international intrigue, secret agents, and a shadowy global conspiracy that threatens world peace. Christie masterfully balances suspense with wit, painting Victoria as an endearingly resourceful heroine who relies on quick thinking and sheer audacity rather than conventional detective skills. The novel presents a vivid portrait of 1950s Baghdad, capturing its bustling bazaars and cosmopolitan atmosphere as a backdrop for Cold War-era tension. Fast-paced and irresistibly charming, it stands as one of Christie's most entertaining departures from her classic whodunit formula.
Author: Agatha Christie
Format: Hardback
Published: 1970, The Agatha Christie Collection
Genre: Thriller
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A thrilling blend of espionage and adventure, They Came to Baghdad chronicles the improbable journey of Victoria Jones, a young, spirited London typist who impulsively follows a handsome stranger to the exotic and politically charged city of Baghdad. Once there, she stumbles into a web of international intrigue, secret agents, and a shadowy global conspiracy that threatens world peace. Christie masterfully balances suspense with wit, painting Victoria as an endearingly resourceful heroine who relies on quick thinking and sheer audacity rather than conventional detective skills. The novel presents a vivid portrait of 1950s Baghdad, capturing its bustling bazaars and cosmopolitan atmosphere as a backdrop for Cold War-era tension. Fast-paced and irresistibly charming, it stands as one of Christie's most entertaining departures from her classic whodunit formula.