The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax - by Dorothy Gilman (Paperback)

About the Book

"Published by arrangement with Doubleday & Company"--T.p. verso.

Book Synopsis

"Should delight you whether you're looking for smiles or thrills."--The New York Times Book Review

Mrs. Virgil (Emily) Pollifax of New Brunswick, New Jersey, was a widow with grown, married children. She was tired of attending her Garden Club meetings. She wanted to do something good for her country. So, naturally, she became a CIA agent.

She takes on a "job" in Mexico City. The assignment doesn't sound dangerous at first, but then, as often happens, something goes wrong. Now our dear Mrs. Pollifax finds herself embroiled in quite a hot Cold War--and her country's enemies find themselves entangled with one unbelievably feisty lady.

"Mrs. Pollifax gives Agatha Christie's Miss Marple a rival to reckon with."--Toronto Star

Review Quotes

"Should delight you whether you're looking for smiles or thrills."--The New York Times Book Review

"Mrs. Pollifax gives Agatha Christie's Miss Marple a rival to reckon with."--Toronto Star

About the Author

Dorothy Gilman (1923-2012) was the author of 14 Mrs. Pollifax novels, including The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax, the series debut; Mrs. Pollifax Pursued; Mrs. Pollifax and the Lion Killer; Mrs. Pollifax, Innocent Tourist; and Mrs. Pollifax Unveiled. She was also the author of many other novels, among them Thale's Folly.