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ImperfectCJ
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Mehso-so

I consumed this one on audiobook so I might be mistaken, but it seems like Tuppence forgets which name she's using more often than I would expect from a former spy. Like so many TV heroines of the 20th century, she seems like the kind of woman who hides her cleverness so as not to threaten the men in her life and ends up acting sillier than makes sense. And she gets coshed on the head almost as often as 1970s TV Wonder Woman got chloroformed.

ImperfectCJ In short, while it's fun to look in on Tommy and Tuppence in middle age, this novel is frustrating to me. 1mo
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ImperfectCJ
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Update for @RaeLovesToRead :

My spouse thanks you for the restaurant recommendation! (He also got a milkshake.) He promises to bring me next time he travels to London (okay, so *he* didn't promise, but it's happening regardless...I am aching to travel outside of North America, and I keep being thwarted by the calendar and kids who seem to prefer road trips. I'm in the UK via my current/most recent books, but I'm guessing that's not the same).

kspenmoll Yum! Beautifully presented. 1mo
RaeLovesToRead Oh my Gosh amazing 😍😍😍 So glad it was enjoyed! Yes you have to go! The savoury pancakes and the poffertjes are incredible! And the drinks! 🥰🥰🥰 1mo
ImperfectCJ @RaeLovesToRead I was super impressed by their allergy awareness, at least on their website. My spouse eats everything, but my options are limited because I can't eat gluten or dairy. The detail they provide on their website made it seem like I could confidently get lots of items on the menu prepared safely for me...so it's definitely on my list when I finally make it there! 1mo
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dabbe
The Secret Adversary | Agatha Christie
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#Two4Tuesday
@TheSpineView (thanks for the tag; you, too @Eggs!) 🤗🤗

1. Agatha Christie is, of course, not new to me, but a few of her detectives are: such as Tommy and Tuppence and Colonel Race. I'm loving discovering all of her detectives with the #ChristiesCapers group! @Librarybelle
2. Tagged. I'm behind with THE MAN IN THE BROWN SUIT, but I hope to be finishing that one today.

If you've read this far, tag ... you're it! 🤣

Librarybelle Yay!! 4mo
TheSpineView YW! ❤️ Christie! Thanks for playing 4mo
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MissHel
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Mehso-so

I‘m rereading the Tommy and Tuppence books, and I don‘t think Christie liked Tuppence very much. The other characters are rude to her. She constantly gets bashed about the head. Everyone refers to her as elderly (she‘s mid fifties max). Bah. At least this was funnier than I remember.

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vivastory
N Or M? | Agatha Christie
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Although I had previously read a Tommy & Tuppence story in a detective story anthology, this was the first novel featuring the married duo I have read & what an absolute delight. Set during WWII Tommy is tasked with trying to determine who might be behind the Fifth Column in Britain. Not one to be left behind, Tuppence secretly joins him. My minor gripe about this novel is that the reveal about the major players def have a deus ex machina (CONT)

vivastory that is unusual for the usual cleverness of a Christie novel; she can def be excused considering the circumstances. This was a women getting shit done book. Loved! 5mo
CogsOfEncouragement I really enjoy the way the books featuring this couple allow us to see them grow old together. 5mo
vivastory @CogsOfEncouragement Do you have a favorite? 5mo
CogsOfEncouragement I read them too long ago to answer that. and I gave them all five stars. 5mo
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RainyDayReading
The Secret Adversary | Agatha Christie
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Pickpick

Slowly getting caught up on reviews. Read this back in Feb and never posted 😅 I liked this more than I thought I would. Usually I‘m not one for espionage-esque plots but this one didn‘t bother me so much. The characters were endearing and I‘m looking forward to the other Tommy and Tuppence adventures. #ChristiesCapers

Librarybelle 😁 5mo
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suvata
The Secret Adversary | Agatha Christie
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Pickpick

Catching up with first few books ... Reading with Christie‘s Capers Group on #Litsy (Reading Agatha Christie's books in publication order) Hosted by @Librarybelle
#AgathaChristieClubR3

4 Stars • "The Secret Adversary," Agatha Christie's 1922 novel, introduces Tommy Beresford and Tuppence Cowley, unemployed friends who start "The Young Adventurers, Ltd." ⬇️

suvata Their first case involves Jane Finn, a missing woman tied to a secret treaty from the Lusitania sinking. Pursued by the sinister Mr. Brown, they navigate espionage and danger, ultimately rescuing Jane, thwarting the villain, and saving Britain. Their adventure ignites their romance and future as detectives.

#TheSecretAdversary #TommyAndTuppence #Bookish
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Librarybelle Yay!! 5mo
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kelli7990
The Secret Adversary | Agatha Christie
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Pickpick

Here‘s my review for a book I just finished reading for the #christiescapers buddy read. I‘m going to start reading The Murder On The Links next.

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kelli7990
The Secret Adversary | Agatha Christie

I just finished reading this book for the #christiescapers buddy read. I‘ll write my review for it tomorrow and then I‘ll start The Murder On The Links after that. I‘m close to being caught up with the buddy read now.

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kelli7990
The Secret Adversary | Agatha Christie
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