They Came to Baghdad is a gripping spy fiction and adventure novel by the renowned author Agatha Christie. Unlike her traditional murder mysteries, this story plunges readers into the high-stakes world of international espionage and Cold War conspiracies. The plot follows Victoria Jones, a young, adventurous woman who travels to Baghdad on a whim, only to find herself embroiled in a dangerous international plot to sabotage a secret summit between world powers. Blending romance, comedy, and suspense, the novel highlights Christie's fascination with Middle Eastern culture and archaeology.