N or M?

N or M? by Agatha Christie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I read this quickly in anticipation of the next episodes of Partners In Crime airing on BBC TV starting on Sunday. Mind you, the first three episodes covered The Secret Adversary, which bore little resemblance to the book, save perhaps the names of the characters. N or M is another delightful romp through the thrills of espionage during the 2nd World War. Tommy and Tuppence Beresford are appointed by the Intelligence Service as two unlikely spies to seek out a man and a woman among the guests at a seaside hotel, suspected of being Fifth Columnists. It's fun, it's fast paced and full of quaint language as one would expect being first published in 1941. And it has a nice surprise finish. A gem from the pen of Agatha Christie.

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The Secret Adversary

The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A thrilling romp takes place against the backdrop of World War 1 with our intrepid duo Tommy Beresford and Prudence Cowley, better known as Tuppence, "stony broke". Delightful, quaint language abounds: "Tuppence, old bean!" as Tommy greets Tuppence at the Lyons Corner House (aah, I remember those) and they discuss ways to make some money. The result is the formation of The Young Adventurers Ltd. A conversation overheard, a clandestine approach from Mr Whittington with an offer of employment and our two chums soon find themselves involved in a world of espionage that rattles along at a breathtaking pace and draws them into a diabolical political conspiracy. It's all great fun and a most enjoyable read and soon to appear on BBC TV as "Partners in Crime" with David Walliams and Jessica Raine in the starring roles. Anyway, if you haven't read this I highly recommend that you do!

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