Partners In Crime
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A delightful blend of comedy and classic mystery, Partners in Crime chronicles the madcap adventures of Tommy and Tuppence Beresford, the beloved husband-and-wife detective duo created by Agatha Christie. The couple takes over a detective agency as undercover agents for the British Secret Service, and each case they tackle affectionately parodies the detective fiction styles of Christie's contemporaries, including nods to Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot, and other iconic sleuths of the era. Christie's signature wit shines throughout, giving the collection a breezy, playful tone that distinguishes it from her more suspenseful standalone novels. The result is a charming and clever series of interconnected short stories that illustrates both Christie's mastery of the genre and her sharp sense of humor. Fans of golden age detective fiction will find this volume an irresistible and thoroughly entertaining read.
Author: Agatha Christie
Format: Hardback
Published: 2004, The Agatha Christie Collection
Genre: Crime fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A delightful blend of comedy and classic mystery, Partners in Crime chronicles the madcap adventures of Tommy and Tuppence Beresford, the beloved husband-and-wife detective duo created by Agatha Christie. The couple takes over a detective agency as undercover agents for the British Secret Service, and each case they tackle affectionately parodies the detective fiction styles of Christie's contemporaries, including nods to Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot, and other iconic sleuths of the era. Christie's signature wit shines throughout, giving the collection a breezy, playful tone that distinguishes it from her more suspenseful standalone novels. The result is a charming and clever series of interconnected short stories that illustrates both Christie's mastery of the genre and her sharp sense of humor. Fans of golden age detective fiction will find this volume an irresistible and thoroughly entertaining read.