Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: Lazlo Ferran
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
This US English edition is a vocabulary stretcher and includes links from all difficult words to an online dictionary. A girl on the sinking liner Lusitania is given a secret packet to save by a mysterious stranger. Pursued by criminals and the British government, she goes missing, leaving amateur detectives Tuppence and Tommy to find her and rescue the packet. This version of the Christie story has been adapted for pupils studying English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL, ESOL, EFL, TOEFL, IELTS CEFR), ideal for those studying for Citizenship in English-speaking countries like USA and UK. It is also suitable for native English-speaking kids aged 9-12 (Grade 4-7 and Key Stages 2 and 3). Emphasis is on action using past, present and future simple tenses. Punctuation meets UK or USA ESL/CEFR/IELTS Level B2. Lazlo Ferran is a fully qualified English teacher and teaches in London. He has also published more than twenty novels, making him the ideal choice to adapt Agatha Christie’s stories for students. Learning English as a Foreign Language (ESL/EFL) and Kids’ editions are also available. Classics Adapted by a Qualified Teacher Paperback on Amazon Categories: UK ESL, CEFR, IELTS Level B2, USA EFL, TOEFL, ESOL, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, teaching materials, learning materials, vocabulary, Teaching English as a Foreign Language, English grammar, preteen, detective, Agatha Christie, thriller, fun, classics, adaptations, crime, 1920s, education, reading practice, classic, world war I, teaching materials, punctuation, sleuth, , action, amateur, WWI, England, British, vocabulary, murder, small town, war
The Secret Adversary (Annotated) - Vocabulary Stretcher US-English Edition by Lazlo Ferran
Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: Lazlo Ferran
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
This US English edition is a vocabulary stretcher and includes links from all difficult words to an online dictionary. A girl on the sinking liner Lusitania is given a secret packet to save by a mysterious stranger. Pursued by criminals and the British government, she goes missing, leaving amateur detectives Tuppence and Tommy to find her and rescue the packet. This version of the Christie story has been adapted for pupils studying English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL, ESOL, EFL, TOEFL, IELTS CEFR), ideal for those studying for Citizenship in English-speaking countries like USA and UK. It is also suitable for native English-speaking kids aged 9-12 (Grade 4-7 and Key Stages 2 and 3). Emphasis is on action using past, present and future simple tenses. Punctuation meets UK or USA ESL/CEFR/IELTS Level B2. Lazlo Ferran is a fully qualified English teacher and teaches in London. He has also published more than twenty novels, making him the ideal choice to adapt Agatha Christie’s stories for students. Learning English as a Foreign Language (ESL/EFL) and Kids’ editions are also available. Classics Adapted by a Qualified Teacher Paperback on Amazon Categories: UK ESL, CEFR, IELTS Level B2, USA EFL, TOEFL, ESOL, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, teaching materials, learning materials, vocabulary, Teaching English as a Foreign Language, English grammar, preteen, detective, Agatha Christie, thriller, fun, classics, adaptations, crime, 1920s, education, reading practice, classic, world war I, teaching materials, punctuation, sleuth, , action, amateur, WWI, England, British, vocabulary, murder, small town, war
Publisher: Lazlo Ferran
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
This US English edition is a vocabulary stretcher and includes links from all difficult words to an online dictionary. A girl on the sinking liner Lusitania is given a secret packet to save by a mysterious stranger. Pursued by criminals and the British government, she goes missing, leaving amateur detectives Tuppence and Tommy to find her and rescue the packet. This version of the Christie story has been adapted for pupils studying English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL, ESOL, EFL, TOEFL, IELTS CEFR), ideal for those studying for Citizenship in English-speaking countries like USA and UK. It is also suitable for native English-speaking kids aged 9-12 (Grade 4-7 and Key Stages 2 and 3). Emphasis is on action using past, present and future simple tenses. Punctuation meets UK or USA ESL/CEFR/IELTS Level B2. Lazlo Ferran is a fully qualified English teacher and teaches in London. He has also published more than twenty novels, making him the ideal choice to adapt Agatha Christie’s stories for students. Learning English as a Foreign Language (ESL/EFL) and Kids’ editions are also available. Classics Adapted by a Qualified Teacher Paperback on Amazon Categories: UK ESL, CEFR, IELTS Level B2, USA EFL, TOEFL, ESOL, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, teaching materials, learning materials, vocabulary, Teaching English as a Foreign Language, English grammar, preteen, detective, Agatha Christie, thriller, fun, classics, adaptations, crime, 1920s, education, reading practice, classic, world war I, teaching materials, punctuation, sleuth, , action, amateur, WWI, England, British, vocabulary, murder, small town, war
The Secret Adversary (Annotated) - Vocabulary Stretcher UK-English Edition by Lazlo Ferran
Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: Lazlo Ferran
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
This UK English edition is a vocabulary stretcher and includes links from all difficult words to an online dictionary. A girl on the sinking liner Lusitania is given a secret packet to save by a mysterious stranger. Pursued by criminals and the British government, she goes missing, leaving amateur detectives Tuppence and Tommy to find her and rescue the packet. This version of the Christie story has been adapted for pupils studying English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL, ESOL, EFL, TOEFL, IELTS CEFR), ideal for those studying for Citizenship in English-speaking countries like USA and UK. It is also suitable for native English-speaking kids aged 9-12 (Grade 4-7 and Key Stages 2 and 3). Emphasis is on action using past, present and future simple tenses. Punctuation meets UK or USA ESL/CEFR/IELTS Level B2. Lazlo Ferran is a fully qualified English teacher and teaches in London. He has also published more than twenty novels, making him the ideal choice to adapt Agatha Christie’s stories for students. Learning English as a Foreign Language (ESL/EFL) and Kids’ editions are also available. Classics Adapted by a Qualified Teacher Paperback on Amazon Categories: UK ESL, CEFR, IELTS Level B2, USA EFL, TOEFL, ESOL, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, teaching materials, learning materials, vocabulary, Teaching English as a Foreign Language, English grammar, preteen, detective, Agatha Christie, thriller, fun, classics, adaptations, crime, 1920s, education, reading practice, classic, world war I, teaching materials, punctuation, sleuth, , action, amateur, WWI, England, British, vocabulary, murder, small town, war
Publisher: Lazlo Ferran
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
This UK English edition is a vocabulary stretcher and includes links from all difficult words to an online dictionary. A girl on the sinking liner Lusitania is given a secret packet to save by a mysterious stranger. Pursued by criminals and the British government, she goes missing, leaving amateur detectives Tuppence and Tommy to find her and rescue the packet. This version of the Christie story has been adapted for pupils studying English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL, ESOL, EFL, TOEFL, IELTS CEFR), ideal for those studying for Citizenship in English-speaking countries like USA and UK. It is also suitable for native English-speaking kids aged 9-12 (Grade 4-7 and Key Stages 2 and 3). Emphasis is on action using past, present and future simple tenses. Punctuation meets UK or USA ESL/CEFR/IELTS Level B2. Lazlo Ferran is a fully qualified English teacher and teaches in London. He has also published more than twenty novels, making him the ideal choice to adapt Agatha Christie’s stories for students. Learning English as a Foreign Language (ESL/EFL) and Kids’ editions are also available. Classics Adapted by a Qualified Teacher Paperback on Amazon Categories: UK ESL, CEFR, IELTS Level B2, USA EFL, TOEFL, ESOL, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, teaching materials, learning materials, vocabulary, Teaching English as a Foreign Language, English grammar, preteen, detective, Agatha Christie, thriller, fun, classics, adaptations, crime, 1920s, education, reading practice, classic, world war I, teaching materials, punctuation, sleuth, , action, amateur, WWI, England, British, vocabulary, murder, small town, war
The Secret Adversary (Annotated) - English as a Second or Foreign Language UK-English Edition by Lazlo Ferran
Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: Lazlo Ferran
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 53
Book Description
This UK English edition includes student exercises at the end of every chapter with answers at the end of the book. A girl on the sinking liner Lusitania is given a secret packet to save by a mysterious stranger. Pursued by criminals and the British government, she goes missing, leaving amateur detectives Tuppence and Tommy to find her and rescue the packet. This version of the Christie story has been specially adapted for pupils studying English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL, ESOL, EFL, TOEFL, IELTS CEFR), ideal for those studying for Citizenship in English-speaking countries like USA and UK. The language and vocabulary are easy, and emphasis is on action using past, present and future simple tenses. The exercises are slightly harder than those in The Mysterious Affair at Styles. Includes: 1. Broad questions about the text that can be used for discussion or writing short essays. 2. More detailed questions about the text. 3. Questions about grammar. 4. Games you can play on your own or with a friend. Punctuation meets UK or USA ESL/CEFR/IELTS Level B2. Lazlo Ferran is a fully qualified English teacher and teaches in London. He has also published more than twenty novels, making him the ideal choice to adapt Agatha Christie’s stories for students. Vocabulary Stretcher and Kids’ editions are also available. Paperback on Amazon Classics Adapted by a Qualified Teacher Categories: UK ESL, CEFR, IELTS Level B2, USA EFL, TOEFL, ESOL, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, teaching materials, learning materials, vocabulary, Teaching English as a Foreign Language, English grammar, preteen, detective, Agatha Christie, thriller, fun, classics, adaptations, crime, 1920s, education, reading practice, classic, world war I, teaching materials, punctuation, sleuth, , action, amateur, WWI, England, British, vocabulary, murder, small town, war
Publisher: Lazlo Ferran
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 53
Book Description
This UK English edition includes student exercises at the end of every chapter with answers at the end of the book. A girl on the sinking liner Lusitania is given a secret packet to save by a mysterious stranger. Pursued by criminals and the British government, she goes missing, leaving amateur detectives Tuppence and Tommy to find her and rescue the packet. This version of the Christie story has been specially adapted for pupils studying English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL, ESOL, EFL, TOEFL, IELTS CEFR), ideal for those studying for Citizenship in English-speaking countries like USA and UK. The language and vocabulary are easy, and emphasis is on action using past, present and future simple tenses. The exercises are slightly harder than those in The Mysterious Affair at Styles. Includes: 1. Broad questions about the text that can be used for discussion or writing short essays. 2. More detailed questions about the text. 3. Questions about grammar. 4. Games you can play on your own or with a friend. Punctuation meets UK or USA ESL/CEFR/IELTS Level B2. Lazlo Ferran is a fully qualified English teacher and teaches in London. He has also published more than twenty novels, making him the ideal choice to adapt Agatha Christie’s stories for students. Vocabulary Stretcher and Kids’ editions are also available. Paperback on Amazon Classics Adapted by a Qualified Teacher Categories: UK ESL, CEFR, IELTS Level B2, USA EFL, TOEFL, ESOL, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, teaching materials, learning materials, vocabulary, Teaching English as a Foreign Language, English grammar, preteen, detective, Agatha Christie, thriller, fun, classics, adaptations, crime, 1920s, education, reading practice, classic, world war I, teaching materials, punctuation, sleuth, , action, amateur, WWI, England, British, vocabulary, murder, small town, war
The Secret Adversary (Annotated) - English as a Second or Foreign Language US-English Edition by Lazlo Ferran
Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: Lazlo Ferran
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
This US English edition includes student exercises at the end of every chapter with answers at the end of the book. A girl on the sinking liner Lusitania is given a secret packet to save by a mysterious stranger. Pursued by criminals and the British government, she goes missing, leaving amateur detectives Tuppence and Tommy to find her and rescue the packet. This version of the Christie story has been specially adapted for pupils studying English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL, ESOL, EFL, TOEFL, IELTS CEFR), ideal for those studying for Citizenship in English-speaking countries like USA and UK. The language and vocabulary are easy, and emphasis is on action using past, present and future simple tenses. The exercises are slightly harder than those in The Mysterious Affair at Styles. Includes: 1. Broad questions about the text that can be used for discussion or writing short essays. 2. More detailed questions about the text. 3. Questions about grammar. 4. Games you can play on your own or with a friend. Punctuation meets UK or USA ESL/CEFR/IELTS Level B2. Lazlo Ferran is a fully qualified English teacher and teaches in London. He has also published more than twenty novels, making him the ideal choice to adapt Agatha Christie’s stories for students. Vocabulary Stretcher and Kids’ editions are also available. Classics Adapted by a Qualified Teacher Paperback on Amazon Categories: UK ESL, CEFR, IELTS Level B2, USA EFL, TOEFL, ESOL, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, teaching materials, learning materials, vocabulary, Teaching English as a Foreign Language, English grammar, preteen, detective, Agatha Christie, thriller, fun, classics, adaptations, crime, 1920s, education, reading practice, classic, world war I, teaching materials, punctuation, sleuth, , action, amateur, WWI, England, British, vocabulary, murder, small town, war, education books for 4th grade, education books for 5th grade, education books for 6th grade, education books for 7th grade, home learning 4th grade, home learning 5th grade, home learning 6th grade, home learning 7th grade, reading practise 4th grade, reading practise 5th grade, reading practise 6th grade, reading practise 7th grade, at home tutor reading, home learning 4th grade, home learning 5th grade, home learning 6th grade, home learning 7th grade, teaching materials for 4th grade, teaching materials for 5th grade, teaching materials for 6th grade, teaching materials for 7th grade, education books for 9 year olds, education books for 12 year olds, education books for 10 year olds, education books for 12 year olds, home tutoring books, home learning ks1, home learning ks1,
Publisher: Lazlo Ferran
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
This US English edition includes student exercises at the end of every chapter with answers at the end of the book. A girl on the sinking liner Lusitania is given a secret packet to save by a mysterious stranger. Pursued by criminals and the British government, she goes missing, leaving amateur detectives Tuppence and Tommy to find her and rescue the packet. This version of the Christie story has been specially adapted for pupils studying English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL, ESOL, EFL, TOEFL, IELTS CEFR), ideal for those studying for Citizenship in English-speaking countries like USA and UK. The language and vocabulary are easy, and emphasis is on action using past, present and future simple tenses. The exercises are slightly harder than those in The Mysterious Affair at Styles. Includes: 1. Broad questions about the text that can be used for discussion or writing short essays. 2. More detailed questions about the text. 3. Questions about grammar. 4. Games you can play on your own or with a friend. Punctuation meets UK or USA ESL/CEFR/IELTS Level B2. Lazlo Ferran is a fully qualified English teacher and teaches in London. He has also published more than twenty novels, making him the ideal choice to adapt Agatha Christie’s stories for students. Vocabulary Stretcher and Kids’ editions are also available. Classics Adapted by a Qualified Teacher Paperback on Amazon Categories: UK ESL, CEFR, IELTS Level B2, USA EFL, TOEFL, ESOL, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, teaching materials, learning materials, vocabulary, Teaching English as a Foreign Language, English grammar, preteen, detective, Agatha Christie, thriller, fun, classics, adaptations, crime, 1920s, education, reading practice, classic, world war I, teaching materials, punctuation, sleuth, , action, amateur, WWI, England, British, vocabulary, murder, small town, war, education books for 4th grade, education books for 5th grade, education books for 6th grade, education books for 7th grade, home learning 4th grade, home learning 5th grade, home learning 6th grade, home learning 7th grade, reading practise 4th grade, reading practise 5th grade, reading practise 6th grade, reading practise 7th grade, at home tutor reading, home learning 4th grade, home learning 5th grade, home learning 6th grade, home learning 7th grade, teaching materials for 4th grade, teaching materials for 5th grade, teaching materials for 6th grade, teaching materials for 7th grade, education books for 9 year olds, education books for 12 year olds, education books for 10 year olds, education books for 12 year olds, home tutoring books, home learning ks1, home learning ks1,
The Secret Adversary (Annotated) - Kids Fun Exercise Book
Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: Lazlo Ferran
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
This edition features 11 unique illustrations throughout to colour in. A girl on the sinking liner Lusitania is given a secret packet to save by a mysterious stranger. Pursued by criminals and the British government, she goes missing, leaving amateur detectives Tuppence and Tommy to find her and rescue the packet. This version of the second Agatha Christie story has been specially adapted for kids from nine to twelve years old. The language and vocabulary are easy, and emphasis is on action using past, present and future simple tenses. Punctuation meets UK or USA ESL/CEFR/IELTS Level B2. Lazlo Ferran is a fully qualified English teacher and teaches in London. He has also published more than twenty novels, making him the ideal choice to adapt Agatha Christie’s stories for children. Vocabulary Stretcher and UK or USA ESL/CEFR Level B2 editions are also available. Classics Adapted by a Qualified Teacher Paperback available on Amazon: http://bit.ly/sakexgt Categories: kids fiction, children's fiction, Ages 9-12, UK Key Stage 1, UK Key Stage 2, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7 Keywords: preteen, K12, K-12, detective, Agatha Christie, thriller, fun, age-group-9-12, classics, adaptations, crime, 1920s, education, reading practice, classic, world war I, teaching materials, punctuation, sleuth, USA Grade-4, Grade-5, Grade-6, Grade-7, Grade-8, cozy, UK-Key-Stage-2, UK-Key-Stage-3, action, amateur, WWI, England, British, vocabulary, murder, small town, war, education books for 4th grade, education books for 5th grade, education books for 6th grade, education books for 7th grade, home learning 4th grade, home learning 5th grade, home learning 6th grade, home learning 7th grade, reading practise 4th grade, reading practise 5th grade, reading practise 6th grade, reading practise 7th grade, at home tutor reading, home learning 4th grade, home learning 5th grade, home learning 6th grade, home learning 7th grade, teaching materials for 4th grade, teaching materials for 5th grade, teaching materials for 6th grade, teaching materials for 7th grade, education books for 9 year olds, education books for 12 year olds, education books for 10 year olds, education books for 12 year olds, home tutoring books, home learning ks1, home learning ks1,
Publisher: Lazlo Ferran
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
This edition features 11 unique illustrations throughout to colour in. A girl on the sinking liner Lusitania is given a secret packet to save by a mysterious stranger. Pursued by criminals and the British government, she goes missing, leaving amateur detectives Tuppence and Tommy to find her and rescue the packet. This version of the second Agatha Christie story has been specially adapted for kids from nine to twelve years old. The language and vocabulary are easy, and emphasis is on action using past, present and future simple tenses. Punctuation meets UK or USA ESL/CEFR/IELTS Level B2. Lazlo Ferran is a fully qualified English teacher and teaches in London. He has also published more than twenty novels, making him the ideal choice to adapt Agatha Christie’s stories for children. Vocabulary Stretcher and UK or USA ESL/CEFR Level B2 editions are also available. Classics Adapted by a Qualified Teacher Paperback available on Amazon: http://bit.ly/sakexgt Categories: kids fiction, children's fiction, Ages 9-12, UK Key Stage 1, UK Key Stage 2, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7 Keywords: preteen, K12, K-12, detective, Agatha Christie, thriller, fun, age-group-9-12, classics, adaptations, crime, 1920s, education, reading practice, classic, world war I, teaching materials, punctuation, sleuth, USA Grade-4, Grade-5, Grade-6, Grade-7, Grade-8, cozy, UK-Key-Stage-2, UK-Key-Stage-3, action, amateur, WWI, England, British, vocabulary, murder, small town, war, education books for 4th grade, education books for 5th grade, education books for 6th grade, education books for 7th grade, home learning 4th grade, home learning 5th grade, home learning 6th grade, home learning 7th grade, reading practise 4th grade, reading practise 5th grade, reading practise 6th grade, reading practise 7th grade, at home tutor reading, home learning 4th grade, home learning 5th grade, home learning 6th grade, home learning 7th grade, teaching materials for 4th grade, teaching materials for 5th grade, teaching materials for 6th grade, teaching materials for 7th grade, education books for 9 year olds, education books for 12 year olds, education books for 10 year olds, education books for 12 year olds, home tutoring books, home learning ks1, home learning ks1,
The Complete, Annotated Secret Adversary
Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: Peschel Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 573
Book Description
A world war is over but Great Britain is still menaced by its enemies. Recently released from their wartime service, Tommy and Tuppence are young, energetic . . . and broke. Joining forces, they advertise that they’ll do anything for money. When they’re hired by the government to hunt for a missing treaty, they discover a plot led by the mysterious “Mr. Brown” to destroy the nation! Can Tommy and Tuppence defeat Bolshevists, Sinn Feiners, trade unionists and Labourites and save Britain in her hour of peril? Agatha Christie created intricate stories of murder and mayhem that have enchanted millions of readers worldwide. Bill Peschel, author of “The Complete, Annotated Mysterious Affair at Styles,” “The Complete, Annotated Whose Body?” and “Writers Gone Wild,” reads between the lines of Christie’s first thriller and tells the fascinating stories behind it. “The Complete, Annotated Secret Adversary” contains more than 700 footnotes describing words, idioms, people, places and contemporary events; essays on Agatha Christie:, her battles with the tax man and her 11-day disappearance that shocked the nation; essays on the times, including flappers, spy scandals, and the world after World War I. The book also contains a detailed chronology of Christie’s life and a list of all of her books.
Publisher: Peschel Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 573
Book Description
A world war is over but Great Britain is still menaced by its enemies. Recently released from their wartime service, Tommy and Tuppence are young, energetic . . . and broke. Joining forces, they advertise that they’ll do anything for money. When they’re hired by the government to hunt for a missing treaty, they discover a plot led by the mysterious “Mr. Brown” to destroy the nation! Can Tommy and Tuppence defeat Bolshevists, Sinn Feiners, trade unionists and Labourites and save Britain in her hour of peril? Agatha Christie created intricate stories of murder and mayhem that have enchanted millions of readers worldwide. Bill Peschel, author of “The Complete, Annotated Mysterious Affair at Styles,” “The Complete, Annotated Whose Body?” and “Writers Gone Wild,” reads between the lines of Christie’s first thriller and tells the fascinating stories behind it. “The Complete, Annotated Secret Adversary” contains more than 700 footnotes describing words, idioms, people, places and contemporary events; essays on Agatha Christie:, her battles with the tax man and her 11-day disappearance that shocked the nation; essays on the times, including flappers, spy scandals, and the world after World War I. The book also contains a detailed chronology of Christie’s life and a list of all of her books.
The Secret Adversary
Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Reunited in 1919 London, demobilised soldier Tommy Beresford and nurse Prudence "Tuppence" Cowley, out of work and money, form the "The Young Adventurers, Ltd." planning to hiring themselves out as "adventurers ... [w]illing to do anything, go anywhere ... [n]o unreasonable offer refused." They are overheard by a Mr. Whittington who offers Tuppence a comfortable position, but he is shocked when she randomly gives her name as "Jane Finn", a name Tommy in turn had overheard him use and mentioned during the same conversation. Whittington believes Tuppence is blackmailing him and sends her away with some money. Convinced that they can get further money out of Whittington if they play their cards right, Tommy and Tuppence prepare to shadow him, only to discover that he has closed his office and disappeared without a trace. To find out why, they place an advertisement, asking for information regarding Jane Finn. One response is from a Mr. "Carter," whom Tommy recognises as a leading figure in a British intelligence agency and who provides the background to Jane Finn, all of which was earlier revealed to the reader in the book's prologue. Jane Finn was a passenger on the RMS Lusitania when it sank four years earlier in 1915. An American man, knowing he would not be on the lifeboats entrusted her with getting a secret, draft treaty to the American embassy in London, should she survive the sinking and be rescued. Since that time, neither Jane Finn nor the draft treaty have been found. At the same time, publication of the treaty's contents would compromise the current British government, potentially leading to a bolshevik coup. Tommy and Tuppence agree to work for Carter on an unofficial basis, with the aim of recovering the treaty and foiling the bolshevists and their puppet-master, an elusive though hands-on figure known as Mr. Brown who is said to have an exceptional capacity for blending in the background. Carter agrees to cover all their expenses as well as pay them a large sum in the hope that amateurs may succeed where intelligence services failed.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Reunited in 1919 London, demobilised soldier Tommy Beresford and nurse Prudence "Tuppence" Cowley, out of work and money, form the "The Young Adventurers, Ltd." planning to hiring themselves out as "adventurers ... [w]illing to do anything, go anywhere ... [n]o unreasonable offer refused." They are overheard by a Mr. Whittington who offers Tuppence a comfortable position, but he is shocked when she randomly gives her name as "Jane Finn", a name Tommy in turn had overheard him use and mentioned during the same conversation. Whittington believes Tuppence is blackmailing him and sends her away with some money. Convinced that they can get further money out of Whittington if they play their cards right, Tommy and Tuppence prepare to shadow him, only to discover that he has closed his office and disappeared without a trace. To find out why, they place an advertisement, asking for information regarding Jane Finn. One response is from a Mr. "Carter," whom Tommy recognises as a leading figure in a British intelligence agency and who provides the background to Jane Finn, all of which was earlier revealed to the reader in the book's prologue. Jane Finn was a passenger on the RMS Lusitania when it sank four years earlier in 1915. An American man, knowing he would not be on the lifeboats entrusted her with getting a secret, draft treaty to the American embassy in London, should she survive the sinking and be rescued. Since that time, neither Jane Finn nor the draft treaty have been found. At the same time, publication of the treaty's contents would compromise the current British government, potentially leading to a bolshevik coup. Tommy and Tuppence agree to work for Carter on an unofficial basis, with the aim of recovering the treaty and foiling the bolshevists and their puppet-master, an elusive though hands-on figure known as Mr. Brown who is said to have an exceptional capacity for blending in the background. Carter agrees to cover all their expenses as well as pay them a large sum in the hope that amateurs may succeed where intelligence services failed.
The Secret Adversary
Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: Graphic Arts Books
ISBN: 1513268163
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
Agatha Christie’s deft skill in plotting is on full display in the first adventure of Tommy and Tuppence, with seemingly disconnected events revealing a complex web of intrigue. Behind the plot is a formidable foe, a mysterious figure whose identity seems impossible to determine and whose plans include murder. Tommy Beresford and "Tuppence" Cowley’s new firm, Young Adventurers Ltd opens for business only to have their first customer drop out of sight at the mere mention of a name. Careful investigation reveals connections between a missing survivor of the torpedoed Lusitania, documents highly compromising to the British government and a potentially catastrophic plot masterminded by a very dangerous man whose identity is known to no one living. The novel first appeared in 1922 and was greeted by reviews marveling at the author’s masterful concealment of the villain’s identity, some going as far as to say that unless the reader peeked at the final few pages there was no way to know it, making this a truly secret adversary. Appearing as silent movie in 1928 this was the first of the author’s novels to be made into a film. Although overshadowed by Christie’s better known sleuths, Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, Tommy and Tuppence were her favorite creations and her enthusiasm for the couple and their adventures is transparent on the page. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Secret Adversary is both modern and readable.
Publisher: Graphic Arts Books
ISBN: 1513268163
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
Agatha Christie’s deft skill in plotting is on full display in the first adventure of Tommy and Tuppence, with seemingly disconnected events revealing a complex web of intrigue. Behind the plot is a formidable foe, a mysterious figure whose identity seems impossible to determine and whose plans include murder. Tommy Beresford and "Tuppence" Cowley’s new firm, Young Adventurers Ltd opens for business only to have their first customer drop out of sight at the mere mention of a name. Careful investigation reveals connections between a missing survivor of the torpedoed Lusitania, documents highly compromising to the British government and a potentially catastrophic plot masterminded by a very dangerous man whose identity is known to no one living. The novel first appeared in 1922 and was greeted by reviews marveling at the author’s masterful concealment of the villain’s identity, some going as far as to say that unless the reader peeked at the final few pages there was no way to know it, making this a truly secret adversary. Appearing as silent movie in 1928 this was the first of the author’s novels to be made into a film. Although overshadowed by Christie’s better known sleuths, Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, Tommy and Tuppence were her favorite creations and her enthusiasm for the couple and their adventures is transparent on the page. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Secret Adversary is both modern and readable.
The Secret Adversary Annotated
Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
"The Secret Adversary is the second published detective fiction novel by British writer Agatha Christie, first published in January 1922 in the United Kingdom by The Bodley Head[1] and in the United States by Dodd, Mead and Company later in that same year.[2][3] The UK edition retailed at seven shillings and sixpence (7/6)[1] and the US edition at $1.75.[3]The book introduces the characters of Tommy and Tuppence who feature in three other Christie novels and one collection of short stories; the five Tommy and Tuppence books span Agatha Christie's writing career. The Great War is over, and jobs are scarce. Childhood friends Tommy Beresford and Prudence ""Tuppence"" Cowley meet and agree to start their own business as The Young Adventurers. They are hired for a job that leads them both to many dangerous situations, meeting allies as well, including an American millionaire in search of his cousin."
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
"The Secret Adversary is the second published detective fiction novel by British writer Agatha Christie, first published in January 1922 in the United Kingdom by The Bodley Head[1] and in the United States by Dodd, Mead and Company later in that same year.[2][3] The UK edition retailed at seven shillings and sixpence (7/6)[1] and the US edition at $1.75.[3]The book introduces the characters of Tommy and Tuppence who feature in three other Christie novels and one collection of short stories; the five Tommy and Tuppence books span Agatha Christie's writing career. The Great War is over, and jobs are scarce. Childhood friends Tommy Beresford and Prudence ""Tuppence"" Cowley meet and agree to start their own business as The Young Adventurers. They are hired for a job that leads them both to many dangerous situations, meeting allies as well, including an American millionaire in search of his cousin."
The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie
Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
Tommy Beresford and Prudence 'Tuppence' Cowley are young, in love... and flat broke. Just after Great War, there are few jobs available and the couple are desperately short of money. Restless for excitement, they decide to embark on a daring business scheme: Young Adventurers Ltd.-"willing to do anything, go anywhere." Hiring themselves out proves to be a smart move for the couple. In their first assignment for the mysterious Mr. Whittingtont, all Tuppence has to do in their first job is take an all-expense paid trip to Paris and pose as an American named Jane Finn. But with the assignment comes a bribe to keep quiet, a threat to her life, and the disappearance of her new employer. Now their newest job are playing detective. Where is the real Jane Finn? The mere mention of her name produces a very strange reaction all over London. So strange, in fact, that they decided to find this mysterious missing lady. She has been missing for five years. And neither her body nor the secret documents she was carrying have ever been found. Now post-war England's economic recovery depends on finding her and getting the papers back. But he two young working undercover for the British ministry know only that her name and the only photo of her is in the hands of her rich American cousin. It isn't long before they find themselves plunged into more danger than they ever could have imagined-a danger that could put an abrupt end to their business... and their lives.
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
Tommy Beresford and Prudence 'Tuppence' Cowley are young, in love... and flat broke. Just after Great War, there are few jobs available and the couple are desperately short of money. Restless for excitement, they decide to embark on a daring business scheme: Young Adventurers Ltd.-"willing to do anything, go anywhere." Hiring themselves out proves to be a smart move for the couple. In their first assignment for the mysterious Mr. Whittingtont, all Tuppence has to do in their first job is take an all-expense paid trip to Paris and pose as an American named Jane Finn. But with the assignment comes a bribe to keep quiet, a threat to her life, and the disappearance of her new employer. Now their newest job are playing detective. Where is the real Jane Finn? The mere mention of her name produces a very strange reaction all over London. So strange, in fact, that they decided to find this mysterious missing lady. She has been missing for five years. And neither her body nor the secret documents she was carrying have ever been found. Now post-war England's economic recovery depends on finding her and getting the papers back. But he two young working undercover for the British ministry know only that her name and the only photo of her is in the hands of her rich American cousin. It isn't long before they find themselves plunged into more danger than they ever could have imagined-a danger that could put an abrupt end to their business... and their lives.