N or M? CD Audio

by Agatha Christie

I adore Tommy and Tuppence. They're freaking hilarious. Tuppence in particular is a legend.

“You know,” said the young man with enthusiasm, “I think you’re splendid, simply splendid.” “Cut out the compliments,” said Tuppence. “I’m admiring myself a good deal, so there’s no need for you to chime in.

Christie, Agatha. The Complete Tommy & Tuppence Collection (Tommy & Tuppence Mysteries) . William Morrow Paperbacks. Kindle Edition.

I love that they're both still happily married and as in love as they ever were. You don't really see many books about happily married couples where their falling in love is the beginning of the story - not the end. Plus they're still full of snark and banter and it was perfection. I also adore that Tuppence hasn't lost her thirst for adventure or her tendency for mischief. Pulling one over Mr Grant had me in hysterics. Succinctly, Tommy narrated what had occurred. He did not dare look at the other. He carefully kept out of his voice the pride that he secretly felt. There was a silence when he brought the story to an end. Then a queer noise escaped from the other. Grant was laughing. He laughed for some minutes. He said: “I take my hat off to the woman! She’s one in a thousand!” “I agree,” said Tommy.

Christie, Agatha. The Complete Tommy & Tuppence Collection (Tommy & Tuppence Mysteries) . William Morrow Paperbacks. Kindle Edition.

And that Tommy is still as supportive of her as ever. “And Mrs. Blenkensop.” More knitting—an untidy dark head which lifted from an absorbed contemplation of a Balaclava helmet. Tommy held his breath, the room spun round. Mrs. Blenkensop! Tuppence! By all that was impossible and unbelievable—Tuppence, calmly knitting in the lounge of Sans Souci. Her eyes met his—polite, uninterested stranger’s eyes. His admiration rose. Tuppence!

Christie, Agatha. The Complete Tommy & Tuppence Collection (Tommy & Tuppence Mysteries) . William Morrow Paperbacks. Kindle Edition.

“How on earth did you get here, Tuppence?” murmured Tommy. “It’s a miracle—an absolute miracle.” “It’s not a miracle at all—just brains.” “Your brains, I suppose?” “You suppose rightly.

Christie, Agatha. The Complete Tommy & Tuppence Collection (Tommy & Tuppence Mysteries) . William Morrow Paperbacks. Kindle Edition. They have such a great relationship and I love that give and take between them - they're a real partnership. And Tommy recognises it and endorses it.

That was what his life with Tuppence had been and would always be—a Joint Venture. . . .

Christie, Agatha. The Complete Tommy & Tuppence Collection (Tommy & Tuppence Mysteries) . William Morrow Paperbacks. Kindle Edition.

The mystery was fantastic. I loved the twists and turns and the doubts and the clues. I enjoyed finding out who was N and M and how they went about it. It amused me how they were dismissed for being too old (at forty six) but totally went ahead and foiled a major national security plot. And Albert makes an appearance!

Overall 4.5 stars, rounded up to 5.