The Secret Adversary
The novel follows the adventures of Tommy Beresford and Tuppence Cowley, two young people who form a partnership as "The Young Adventurers Ltd." in search of exciting and profitable work. When they are approached by a mysterious Mr. Whittington, they are hired to find a missing man named Julius Hersheimmer, the American heir to a large fortune. Tommy and Tuppence soon find themselves embroiled in a dangerous international conspiracy involving a secret society, a stolen treaty, and a ruthless criminal mastermind known only as "Mr. Brown." With the help of a Scotland Yard detective, they must race against time to uncover the truth and save the day. Along the way, they must outwit their adversaries and survive a series of thrilling escapades.
By Agatha Christie · First published 1922 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Adventure · 29 chapters
Contents
- Chapter 1: Prologue
- Chapter 1: THE YOUNG ADVENTURERS, LTD
- Chapter 2: MR
- Chapter 3: A Set Back
- Chapter 4: Who is Jane Finn?
- Chapter 5: MR
- Chapter 6: A Plan of Campaign
- Chapter 7: The House in Soho
- Chapter 8: The Adventures of Tommy
- Chapter 9: Tuppence Enters Domestic Service
- Chapter 10: Enter Sir James Peel Edgerton
- Chapter 11: Julius Tells a Story
- Chapter 12: A Friend in Need
- Chapter 13: The Vigil
- Chapter 14: A Consultation
- Chapter 15: Tuppence Receives a Proposal
- Chapter 16: Further Adventures of Tommy
- Chapter 17: Annette
- Chapter 18: The Telegram
- Chapter 19: Jane Finn
- Chapter 20: Too Late
- Chapter 21: Tommy Makes a Discovery
- Chapter 22: In Downing Street
- Chapter 23: A Race Against Time
- Chapter 24: Julius Takes a Hand
- Chapter 25: Jane's Story
- Chapter 26: MR
- Chapter 27: A Supper Party at the _savoy_
- Chapter 28: And After
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