Partners in Crime (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition)

Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime is a collection of short stories held loosely together by an overarching narrative that features the adventurous married couple, Tommy and Tuppence Beresford-two of Christie's favorite characters. The escapade begins when they are enlisted to take over an international detective agency that has been recently purged of spies. Tommy and Tuppence tackle various intriguing cases while adopting the personas of famous fictional detectives, including Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot. The stories blend humor with suspense, showcasing Christie's signature style of misdirection and intricate plotting. Ultimately, Partners in Crime encapsulates the charm of early twentieth-century detective fiction while providing readers with engaging mysteries that keep them guessing until the very end. This Warbler Classics edition includes a detailed biographical note.