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Partners In Crime
Agatha Christie

Partners In Crime

Quick Answer

Read "Partners In Crime" as the 2nd book in the Tommy and Tuppence Beresford sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "The Secret Adversary" (Book 1)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Verdict Insight: As the 2nd installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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2005288 pp
Agatha Christie's Tommy and Tuppence Beresford are Partners in Crime—or rather partners in crime solving—and must demonstrate their deductive skills in a wide range of confounding cases after agreeing to take over Blunt's International Detective Agency. Tommy and Tuppence Beresford are restless for adventure, so when they are asked to take over Blunt's International Detective Agency, they leap at the chance. Their first case is a success—the triumphant recovery of a pink pearl. Other cases soon follow—a stabbing on Sunningdale golf course; cryptic messages in the personal columns of newspapers; and even a box of poisoned chocolates. But can they live up to their slogan of "Any case solved in 24 hours"?
Next Recommended Book

N Or M?

Book #3 of 5 in Series

Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

Order Confidence

high Confidence

Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for Tommy and Tuppence Beresford conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading Partners In Crime?

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Can I read Partners In Crime before The Secret Adversary?

No. We recommend reading The Secret Adversary first. Partners In Crime is the 2th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is Partners In Crime required reading for the Tommy and Tuppence Beresford?

Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.

What comes after Partners In Crime in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Partners In Crime is N Or M? (Book #3).