The review of the book in the Times Literary Supplement's issue of Octoseemed to recognise the tongue-in-cheek nature of the work when it stated, "Mrs.
Finessing the King/The Gentleman Dressed in NewspaperĮach story contains a parody of the detecting style of a detective in fiction including figures such as Sherlock Holmes, Father Brown and even Hercule Poirot! See the individual stories for details.That's when her brother gets murdered.Īt the end of the book, Tuppence reveals that she is pregnant, and as a result will play a diminished role in the spy business. In each case mimicking the style of a famous fictional detective of the period, including Sherlock Holmes and Christie's own Hercule Poirot. They employ the hapless but well-meaning Albert, a young man also introduced in The Secret Adversary, as their assistant at the agency.Įager and willing, the two set out to tackle several cases. But until such a message arrives, Tommy and Tuppence are to do with the detective agency as they please - an opportunity that delights the young couple. They are to take over ' The International Detective Agency', a recently cleaned out spy stronghold, and pose as the owners so as to intercept any enemy messages coming through. The Beresfords' old friend, Mr Carter (who works for an unnamed government intelligence agency) arrives bearing a proposition for the adventurous duo. 5.1 The Case of the Missing Lady (1950).
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