The Secret Adversary

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:novel
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:television_series
gptkb:film
gptkbp:adaptation_year gptkb:1983
gptkb:2015
gptkbp:adaptations gptkb:television
gptkb:film
gptkbp:author gptkb:Agatha_Christie
gptkbp:character_development Tommy and Tuppence grow as detectives
gptkbp:character_traits witty
brave
intelligent
resourceful
gptkbp:conflict mystery to solve
dangerous adversaries
gptkbp:critical_reception generally positive
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced detective fiction
gptkbp:genre gptkb:mystery
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Secret Adversary
gptkbp:influences gptkb:World_War_I
British society
contemporary events
gptkbp:inspiration detective stories
real espionage cases
gptkbp:isbn 978-0-00-711931-0
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:literary_significance early work of Agatha Christie
established Tommy and Tuppence
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Tommy_Beresford
gptkb:Tuppence_Cowley
gptkbp:motif gptkb:deception
disguises
clues
gptkbp:narrative_style third-person
gptkbp:notable_quote " The game is afoot!"
" It is a matter of life and death."
" We are not going to let the world go to the dogs."
gptkbp:page_count 320
gptkbp:plot espionage and intrigue
gptkbp:publication_year gptkb:1922
gptkbp:published gptkb:1922
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:The_Bodley_Head
gptkbp:reader_demographic young adult
adult
gptkbp:sequel gptkb:Partners_in_Crime
gptkbp:series gptkb:Tommy_and_Tuppence
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Europe
gptkb:London
gptkb:post-World_War_I_Britain
gptkbp:themes gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:adventure
gptkb:trust
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Agatha_Christie
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4