THE SECRET ADVERSARY
Enriched edition.By Agatha Christie
Length17h 7m
About this audiobook
Agatha Christie's 'The Secret Adversary' is a riveting mystery novel that follows the adventures of Tommy and Tuppence as they embark on a quest to uncover a secret criminal organization. Christie's signature writing style is characterized by intricate plot twists, clever red herrings, and skillful character development. Set in post-World War I England, the novel explores themes of espionage, corruption, and the impact of war on society. The fast-paced narrative keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the shocking conclusion. Agatha Christie's unparalleled storytelling ability shines through in this early work, showcasing her talent for crafting compelling mysteries that stand the test of time. As one of Christie's first novels, 'The Secret Adversary' provides valuable insight into the evolution of her writing style and the emergence of her iconic detective characters. Fans of classic detective fiction and historical mysteries will be captivated by this thrilling tale of espionage and intrigue.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.9 (105K)
Includes Goodreads, StoryGraph, Amazon, LibraryThing
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length17 hrs 7 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 2, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1A Bullet for Cinderella (Thriller)
2Introduction
3Author Biography
4Historical Context
5Synopsis (Selection)
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6The Mysterious Affair at Styles (The First Hercule Poirot novel)
7Chapter 1 I GO TO STYLES
8Chapter 2 THE 16TH AND 17TH OF JULY
9Chapter 3 THE NIGHT OF THE TRAGEDY
10Chapter 4 POIROT INVESTIGATES
11Chapter 5 “IT ISN’T STRYCHNINE, IS IT?”
12Chapter 6 THE INQUEST
13Chapter 7 POIROT PAYS HIS DEBTS
14Chapter 8 FRESH SUSPICIONS
15Chapter 9 DR. BAUERSTEIN
16Chapter 10 THE ARREST
17Chapter 11 THE CASE FOR THE PROSECUTION
18Chapter 12 THE LAST LINK
19Chapter 13 POIROT EXPLAINS
20Prologue
21Chapter 1 The Young Adventurers, Ltd.
22Chapter 2 Mr. Whittington’s Offer
23Chapter 3 A Set Back
24Chapter 4 Who Is Jane Finn?
25Chapter 5 Mr. Julius P. Hersheimmer
26Chapter 6 A Plan of Campaign
27Chapter 7 The House in Soho
28Chapter 8 The Adventures of Tommy
29Chapter 9 Tuppence Enters Domestic Service
30Chapter 10 Enter Sir James Peel Edgerton
31Chapter 11 Julius Tells a Story
32Chapter 12 A Friend in Need
33Chapter 13 The Vigil
34Chapter 14 A Consultation
35Chapter 15 Tuppence Receives a Proposal
36Chapter 16 Further Adventures of Tommy
37Chapter 17 Annette
38Chapter 18 The Telegram
39Chapter 19 Jane Finn
40Chapter 20 Too Late
41Chapter 21 Tommy Makes a Discovery
42Chapter 22 In Downing Street
43Chapter 23 A Race Against Time
44Chapter 24 Julius Takes a Hand
45Chapter 25 Jane’s Story
46Chapter 26 Mr. Brown
47Chapter 27 A Supper Party at the Savoy
48Chapter 28 And After
49Analysis
50Reflection
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