Agatha #2 in publication order. This is the first of the Tommy and Tuppence stories. I've never felt that those were her best. This is not a murder mystery particularly, more of a spy/political conspiracy thing.
Our two bright young things are at loose ends after the end of WWI and decide to set up as the Young Adventurers in lieu of jobs. Predictably they get into all sorts of trouble - involving a conspiracy to take over the world (well, more or less).
Its fundamental improbability and general silliness do not show Christie's skills at their best. I gather that Miss Marple doesn't put in an appearance for a number of years. She was always my favorite - it must be the knitting.
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