The secret adversary
(Book)
Author:
Published:
New York : Barnes & Noble, 2009.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
xii, 244 pages ; 21 cm.
Lexile measure:
680L
Status:
Description
"Childhood friends Thomas Beresford ― known as Tommy ― and Prudence Cowley ― call her Tuppence ― cross paths after the Great War. Desperate for cash, they set themselves up as "two young adventurers for hire" and launch a series ofthrilling escapades. In this, Agatha Christie's second published mystery, the sleuthing duo proved so popular that they reappeared throughout their creator's career"--
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Stony Creek/Willoughby Wallace Adult Fiction/Mystery
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9781435110649, 1435110641
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 5.9, 12 Points
Level 5.9, 12 Points
Lexile measure:
680
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 244).
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APA Citation (style guide)
Christie, A. (2009). The secret adversary. Barnes & Noble.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Christie, Agatha, 1890-1976. 2009. The Secret Adversary. Barnes & Noble.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Christie, Agatha, 1890-1976, The Secret Adversary. Barnes & Noble, 2009.
MLA Citation (style guide)Christie, Agatha. The Secret Adversary. Barnes & Noble, 2009.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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