The Tommy and Tuppence is a Cozy Mystery / Crime Fiction series by Agatha Christie, made up of 5 books published between 1922 and 1973. It begins with The Secret Adversary (Short Story) (1922), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Postern of Fate (1973), spanning 51 years of storytelling.
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | |||
| 1 | The Secret Adversary (Short Story) 🎬 2 adaptations → | 1922 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2 | Partners in Crime | 1929 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 1940s | |||
| 3 | N or M? 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → | 1941 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 1960s | |||
| 4 | By the Pricking of My Thumbs ★ NYT 1w · peaked #8 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → | 1968 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 1970s | |||
| 5 | Postern of FateLatest ★ NYT 14w · peaked #4 | 1973 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Tommy and Tuppence series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Tommy and Tuppence series?
Start with The Secret Adversary (Short Story) (1922), the first book in the Tommy and Tuppence series by Agatha Christie. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the Tommy and Tuppence series?
There are 5 books in the Tommy and Tuppence series by Agatha Christie, published between 1922 and 1973.
What is the first book in the Tommy and Tuppence series?
The first book in the Tommy and Tuppence series is The Secret Adversary (Short Story), published in 1922 by Agatha Christie.
What is the latest book in the Tommy and Tuppence series?
The most recent book in the Tommy and Tuppence series is Postern of Fate (1973) by Agatha Christie.
About the Tommy and Tuppence series
Agatha Christie's Tommy and Tuppence novels are her most charming and unusual sleuths — a married couple of adventurers who, uniquely among Christie's detectives, age in real time across the decades. Bright young things in the 1920s, they tackle spies and conspiracies with banter, daring and a refusal to act their age.
Lighter and more adventure-driven than the Poirot or Marple mysteries, the Tommy and Tuppence books are pure fun, blending espionage capers with affectionate domestic comedy. Watching the pair grow old together is part of their appeal.
Read in order from "The Secret Adversary" to follow them across the years, though each adventure stands on its own.