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Partners in Crime

Agatha Christie
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Partners in Crime

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2001

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Agatha Christie

Partners in Crime

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2001
Book Details
Pages

347

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

London, England • 1920s

Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13+ years

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Super Short Summary

Partners in Crime is a collection of short stories by Agatha Christie featuring Tommy and Tuppence Beresford. The couple takes over a detective agency and solves a variety of intriguing cases. Each story, such as "The Case of the Missing Lady" and "The Adventure of the Sinister Stranger," showcases their ingenuity and teamwork while emulating famous fictional detectives.

Mysterious

Humorous

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

3.8

23,015 ratings

62%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Partners in Crime by Agatha Christie receives praise for its charming duo, Tommy and Tuppence, whose chemistry and witty banter drive the narrative. The collection of short stories showcases Christie's clever plotting and diverse mysteries. However, some critics feel the episodic format limits depth. Overall, it remains a delightful, entertaining read for mystery enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Partners in Crime?

Fans of Partners in Crime by Agatha Christie might enjoy light-hearted mysteries featuring witty banter and sleuthing duos. Similar readers may appreciate The Big Four, also by Christie, or Dorothy L. Sayers’ Whose Body?, both offering clever plots and engaging detective work.

3.8

23,015 ratings

62%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

347

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

London, England • 1920s

Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13+ years

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