The Gentleman Dressed in Newspaper: A Tommy & Tuppence Story (Tommy & Tuppence Short Stories)

Previously published in the print anthology Partners in Crime.

During a lull in business, Tommy and Tuppence amuse themselves by perusing the paper’s personal columns. One cryptic ad reads, “Three hearts … 12 tricks … Ace of Spades … finesse the King.” Tommy is certain it is a secret message indicating a crime about to be committed.