The secret adversary: a Tommy and Tuppence mystery
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Published:
Mineola, New York : Dover Publications, Inc., 2017.
Format:
Book
Edition:
Dover edition.
Physical Desc:
229 pages ; 22 cm
Lexile measure:
680L
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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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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780486812403, 0486812405
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 5.9, 12 Points
Lexile measure:
680

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Originally published in 1922.
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"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"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Christie, A. (2017). The secret adversary: a Tommy and Tuppence mystery. Dover edition. Mineola, New York, Dover Publications, Inc.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Christie, Agatha, 1890-1976. 2017. The Secret Adversary: A Tommy and Tuppence Mystery. Mineola, New York, Dover Publications, Inc.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Christie, Agatha, 1890-1976, The Secret Adversary: A Tommy and Tuppence Mystery. Mineola, New York, Dover Publications, Inc, 2017.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Christie, Agatha. The Secret Adversary: A Tommy and Tuppence Mystery. Dover edition. Mineola, New York, Dover Publications, Inc, 2017.

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