Questions About The Secret Adversary (Tommy and Tuppence Mysteries, #1)

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What on earth is supposed to be extraordinary about the name Jane Finn? I've always wondered.

Melissa Three years late but apparently in the original version it was “Jane Fish”. Not a laff riot but at least remarkable. It’s bizarre some editor chose to…moreThree years late but apparently in the original version it was “Jane Fish”. Not a laff riot but at least remarkable. It’s bizarre some editor chose to change it.

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Is this book relatively clean?

Jillian It was written in 1922, so what do you think?

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Does Tuppence seem like an odd name for a secret agent?

Mackenzie Considering her legal name is Prudence, and Tuppence was not a wholly uncommon nickname for little girls, I shouldn't think it would necessarily hinde…moreConsidering her legal name is Prudence, and Tuppence was not a wholly uncommon nickname for little girls, I shouldn't think it would necessarily hinder her professional capacity too much as a detective, or in this case secret agent. (less)

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What is the age range for this book? Could kids as young as 11 read it (who already are advanced readers)? I am wondering about the content because I read it a few years ago and remember it being a fun, spy/thriller novel but can't remember if there was anything too violent or inappropriate for children.

Frances I think it would be fine-it's more a spy thriller than a murder mystery, not scary, no sex or overt violence (some threats), and a fun if somewhat con…moreI think it would be fine-it's more a spy thriller than a murder mystery, not scary, no sex or overt violence (some threats), and a fun if somewhat convoluted plot. They might not find it interesting-I find a lot of books aimed at kids are much more fast-paced and there is no fantasy element or children/teens in it-but I'm pretty sure I started reading Christie around that age so go for it!(less)

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