# Marriage and Partnership in The Three Taps

> Theme guide for The Three Taps by Ronald A. Knox.

The relationship between Miles and Angela Bredon is a collaborative partnership, with Angela actively participating in the investigation, subverting traditional gender roles in detective fiction.

## Where it surfaces

- [II: The Detective Malgré Lui](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_three_taps_se/chapters/ii-the-detective-malgr-lui): The relationship between Miles and Angela Bredon is central; Angela manages his life and subtly manipulates situations for his benefit, such as altering his patience game.
- [VI: An Ear at the Keyhole](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_three_taps_se/chapters/vi-an-ear-at-the-keyhole): Angela and Bredon work as a team, using 'Watson work' and playful banter to solve the mystery.
- [XI: The Generalship of Angela](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_three_taps_se/chapters/xi-the-generalship-of-angela): Angela and Miles work as a team, with Angela taking the lead in executing the plan, highlighting their collaborative partnership.
- [XIV: Bredon Is Taken for a Walk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_three_taps_se/chapters/xiv-bredon-is-taken-for-a-walk): The chapter explores the dynamics of engagement and marriage through Emmeline's story, including the tension between love and financial expectations.
- [XX: How Bredon Spent the Evening](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_three_taps_se/chapters/xx-how-bredon-spent-the-evening): Angela and Bredon work together, with Angela carrying out tasks and Bredon directing the investigation, showing a collaborative dynamic.

## Links

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- Themes index: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_three_taps_se/themes