While the book features espionage, danger, and even a death, the primary focus is on the investigation of a conspiracy and the pursuit of the perpetrators. The death is more of a catalyst for the story rather than the central mystery itself.
This book features the first appearance of the iconic detective duo, Tommy and Tuppence Beresford, and it explores themes of espionage, political intrigue, and wartime anxieties, making it a unique and captivating read.