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They Came to Baghdad

Agatha Christie
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They Came to Baghdad

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003

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Agatha Christie

They Came to Baghdad

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Baghdad • 1950s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

Lexile Level

840L

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Super Short Summary

In They Came to Baghdad by Agatha Christie, a young adventurer named Victoria Jones finds herself entangled in international intrigue and espionage in 1950s Baghdad, where she must navigate danger and deception to uncover crucial secrets.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

25,331 ratings

68%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Agatha Christie's They Came to Baghdad is praised for its captivating plot and intriguing Middle Eastern setting. Reviewers enjoy the dynamic protagonist and rich descriptions, though some criticize the pacing and believability of the plot twists. Overall, it offers a blend of adventure and mystery, appealing to fans of both genres.

Who should read this

Who Should Read They Came to Baghdad?

Readers who revel in espionage, archaeology, and mid-20th-century settings will enjoy Agatha Christie's They Came to Baghdad. Ideal for fans of Christie's other works, such as Murder on the Orient Express, or John Le Carré’s spy novels, this book offers a blend of intrigue, exotic locales, and historical adventure.

4.2

25,331 ratings

68%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Baghdad • 1950s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

Lexile Level

840L

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