Books like N or M? by Agatha Christie
During World War II, Tommy and Tuppence Beresford, a married detective duo, are enlisted by the intelligence service. Their task is to track down a disguised Nazi conspirator—a man and a woman—hidden among the colorful guests of a seaside hotel. The story blends espionage, mystery, and the couple’s investigative partnership in a wartime setting.
First publish date: 1941
Genre: Thriller/Political Thriller
Authors: Agatha Christie
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