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Partners in Crime: A Tommy and Tuppence Mystery
Written by Agatha Christie
Narrated by Hugh Fraser
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Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5 (48 ratings)
Length: 6 hours
- Publisher:
- HarperAudio
- Released:
- Jul 3, 2012
- ISBN:
- 9780062231642
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- Audiobook
Description
Tommy and Tuppence Beresford are restless for adventure, so when they are asked to take over Blunt's International Detective Agency, they leap at the chance.
Their first case is a success—the triumphant recovery of a pink pearl. Other cases soon follow—a stabbing on Sunningdale golf course; cryptic messages in the personal columns of newspapers; and even a box of poisoned chocolates. But can they live up to their slogan of "Any case solved in 24 hours"?
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Partners in Crime: A Tommy and Tuppence Mystery
Written by Agatha Christie
Narrated by Hugh Fraser
Ratings:
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5 (48 ratings)
Length: 6 hours
Description
Tommy and Tuppence Beresford are restless for adventure, so when they are asked to take over Blunt's International Detective Agency, they leap at the chance.
Their first case is a success—the triumphant recovery of a pink pearl. Other cases soon follow—a stabbing on Sunningdale golf course; cryptic messages in the personal columns of newspapers; and even a box of poisoned chocolates. But can they live up to their slogan of "Any case solved in 24 hours"?
- Publisher:
- HarperAudio
- Released:
- Jul 3, 2012
- ISBN:
- 9780062231642
- Format:
- Audiobook
About the author
Agatha Christie (1890–1976) is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the bestselling novelist of all time. The first recipient of the Mystery Writers of America’s Grand Master Award, she published eighty mystery novels and many short story collections and created such iconic fictional detectives as Hercule Poirot, Miss Jane Marple, and Tommy and Tuppence Beresford. She is known around the world as the Queen of Crime.
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4.0Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
48 ratings / 27 reviews
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therebelprince
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars(3/5)
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Christie’s second Tommy and Tuppence book (of five) is also the second-best. The characters shine as in their first outing, "The Secret Adversary", and their bubbliness – which was a bit off-putting in the trenches of "N or M?" – is used to maximum effect in these giddy little cases. All of the stories are enjoyable, and they were the basis for the 1980s TV series 'Partners in Crime', which I’ve never seen but reliable sources inform me wasn’t very good. (A pity, because the fanboy inside me wishes James Warwick and Francesca Annis could reunite and film the later books, for continuity’s sake!)
"Partners in Crime" is let down by the fact that each short story parodies a detective or detective style from the era. Many of these have faded into history, which can lead to hidden jokes feeling disconnected, and witty one-liners become merely non-sequiturs. The first time I read this book, however, I didn’t realise this; aside from the occasional discombobulating moment, it wasn’t an issue. Re-reading, I notice the format more. An enjoyable confection, but won’t sate your hunger for long. Sadly, when Christie revived the couple for three further escapades in middle age, they’d be largely a waste.
Tommy and Tuppence ranking: 2nd out of 5.
"Partners in Crime" is let down by the fact that each short story parodies a detective or detective style from the era. Many of these have faded into history, which can lead to hidden jokes feeling disconnected, and witty one-liners become merely non-sequiturs. The first time I read this book, however, I didn’t realise this; aside from the occasional discombobulating moment, it wasn’t an issue. Re-reading, I notice the format more. An enjoyable confection, but won’t sate your hunger for long. Sadly, when Christie revived the couple for three further escapades in middle age, they’d be largely a waste.
Tommy and Tuppence ranking: 2nd out of 5.
therebelprince
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars(3/5)
Christie’s second Tommy and Tuppence book (of five) is also the second-best. The characters shine as in their first outing, "The Secret Adversary", and their bubbliness – which was a bit off-putting in the trenches of "N or M?" – is used to maximum effect in these giddy little cases. All of the stories are enjoyable, and they were the basis for the 1980s TV series 'Partners in Crime', which I’ve never seen but reliable sources inform me wasn’t very good. (A pity, because the fanboy inside me wishes James Warwick and Francesca Annis could reunite and film the later books, for continuity’s sake!)
"Partners in Crime" is let down by the fact that each short story parodies a detective or detective style from the era. Many of these have faded into history, which can lead to hidden jokes feeling disconnected, and witty one-liners become merely non-sequiturs. The first time I read this book, however, I didn’t realise this; aside from the occasional discombobulating moment, it wasn’t an issue. Re-reading, I notice the format more. An enjoyable confection, but won’t sate your hunger for long. Sadly, when Christie revived the couple for three further escapades in middle age, they’d be largely a waste.
Tommy and Tuppence ranking: 2nd out of 5.
"Partners in Crime" is let down by the fact that each short story parodies a detective or detective style from the era. Many of these have faded into history, which can lead to hidden jokes feeling disconnected, and witty one-liners become merely non-sequiturs. The first time I read this book, however, I didn’t realise this; aside from the occasional discombobulating moment, it wasn’t an issue. Re-reading, I notice the format more. An enjoyable confection, but won’t sate your hunger for long. Sadly, when Christie revived the couple for three further escapades in middle age, they’d be largely a waste.
Tommy and Tuppence ranking: 2nd out of 5.
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auntie0nanuuq
Rating: 2 out of 5 stars(2/5)
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This was about the two of them, after their first spy adventure... being connected to a second.
They open up a detective agency in order to help crash the spy ring, but in the meanwhile take on various & assorted other cases, so it was more like a series of short stories, with themes that have been found in other Christie stories.
Many of the stories had endings cut short, with no facing off of the thief/murderer/culprit, which I didn't like
There was quite a bit of mindless banter, which really did confuse & lose me.... and silly pretending to be other famous detectives....
auntie0nanuuq
Rating: 2 out of 5 stars(2/5)
This was about the two of them, after their first spy adventure... being connected to a second.
They open up a detective agency in order to help crash the spy ring, but in the meanwhile take on various & assorted other cases, so it was more like a series of short stories, with themes that have been found in other Christie stories.
Many of the stories had endings cut short, with no facing off of the thief/murderer/culprit, which I didn't like
There was quite a bit of mindless banter, which really did confuse & lose me.... and silly pretending to be other famous detectives....
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kaitanya64
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars(3/5)
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I love Agatha Christie. And I loved Tommy and Tuppence in their first novel. But somehow, these short stories just did not interest me much. I think maybe in a short story, the plot development that is really Christie's major strength just doesn't show to advantage. This is okay, but not great.
kaitanya64
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars(3/5)
I love Agatha Christie. And I loved Tommy and Tuppence in their first novel. But somehow, these short stories just did not interest me much. I think maybe in a short story, the plot development that is really Christie's major strength just doesn't show to advantage. This is okay, but not great.
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fasciknitting
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars(4/5)
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Tommy and Tuppence have recently married and Tuppence is a bored housewife, but their life is about to get exciting. They've taken over the International Detective Agency and solve mystery after mystery by copying the Classic detectives: Sherlock Holmes, Hanaud, and even Hercule Poirot! This was wonderfully funny and a very quick read.
fasciknitting
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars(4/5)
Tommy and Tuppence have recently married and Tuppence is a bored housewife, but their life is about to get exciting. They've taken over the International Detective Agency and solve mystery after mystery by copying the Classic detectives: Sherlock Holmes, Hanaud, and even Hercule Poirot! This was wonderfully funny and a very quick read.
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jennie_103
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars(4/5)
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I don't normally read short stories much but these are fantastic. Well worth seeking out. Each is in the style of another mystery writer (although I'm not well read enough to work them all out!) It is also a Tommy and Tuppence book who are my favourite Christie detectives.
jennie_103
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars(4/5)
I don't normally read short stories much but these are fantastic. Well worth seeking out. Each is in the style of another mystery writer (although I'm not well read enough to work them all out!) It is also a Tommy and Tuppence book who are my favourite Christie detectives.
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jeffreymarks
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars(5/5)
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I love this book. Great stories and a reminder of all the "great detectives" of the 1920s. It's no surprise that my little Scottie is named Tuppence.
jeffreymarks
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars(5/5)
I love this book. Great stories and a reminder of all the "great detectives" of the 1920s. It's no surprise that my little Scottie is named Tuppence.
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