The Mysterious Affair at Styles & the Secret Adversary: An Agatha Christie Omnibus

by Agatha Christie

Book Overview

When people think of history's greatest writers of mystery, many think of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his Sherlock Holmes' stories. And as it turns out, the highest-selling author of all time was a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786704349
• ISBN13: 9780786704347
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Carroll & Graf Publishers
• Length: 440 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.5" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

This one is a page-turning, spine-tingling mystery .

The Secret Adversary was one of the most engaging books I have ever read. Set in post World War I England, two down-on-their-luck friends (Prudence Cowley and Tommy Beresford) form a pact to create Young Adventurers, Ltd., a company billing itself as willing to perform any task-- provided the pay was good enough. Yet before they place their advertisement, Prudence is approached by an unusual man who has overheard their conversation and wants to meet her-- alone-- the next morning. The story that follows stimulates the mind as well as appeasing those with a taste for action, without being graphic or offensive. Truly a good read.