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“The Secret Adversary” is another brilliant crime novel by Agatha Christie. In this story, the two main characters Tuppence and Tommy discover an evil gang secretly controlled by a person living under the name of Mr. Brown. This gang is looking for a treaty that could create a big scandal for England. To destroy their evil plot, Tuppence and Tommy soon go on the hunt for a girl named Jane Finn, who is believed to know where the treaty is hidden. During their investigative adventure, they form a strong alliance with Jane's cousin Julius Hersheimmer, the American ambassador Mr. Carter and the famous lawyer Sir James Edgerton. However, Tuppence and Tommy still encounter many obstacles and dangerous situations along the way. Ultimately, both are horrified to discover that their powerful enemy “Mr. Brown” is one of the people they call an ally. This novel accurately describes the evil movements that are happening under the peaceful guise of the big city. Plus, crave all the details of the heated battles between the young adventurers and the gang. But more importantly, it highlights how these young characters overcame their fears and became much more mature along the way. This novel is much more than just a thrilling experience of danger; it is also a documentary about the transformation of two young adults. The challenges of this adventure have put the main characters to the test, physically and mentally. Following the plot to the end, we can witness significant changes in Tuppence's materialistic behavior, a great improvement in Tommy's leadership, and an exceptional increase in courage in both of them. At the beginning, Tuppence is described as a girl who longs for.. .... middle of paper ......and delights in the excitement of adventure. Works Cited Enns, Ruth. An unheard voice: the Latimer case and people with disabilities. Pennsylvania: Ferwoond Pub, 2010. Print."Health Care - Patients' Rights." Encyclopedia of everyday law. 2003. Web. March 27, 2012. Jones, Lindsey. “Objections to the institutionalization of euthanasia”. Vancouver sunshine. November 17, 2009. Web. March 24, 2012. Keown, Giovanni. Euthanasia examined: ethical, clinical and legal perspectives. Cambridge: Cambridge UP, 2007. Print.Oxford University Press. The Oxford Desk Dictionary and Thesaurus. New York: Spark Publishing, 2007. Print.Rachels, John. The right thing to do. New York: McGraw Hill, 2010. Print.White, Marie, and Jim Derksen. “Open Letter: Disability Community Response to CBC Interview with Robert Latimer.” Council of Canadians with Disabilities. March 2, 2006. Web. March 22. 2012.