Mrs Pollifax is on hand in Morocco to back up an inept CIA agent, and it's a good thing... All she has to do is to masquerade as his aunt while he confirms the identities of seven undercover agents in Morocco - and keep him from making an unpleasant ass of himself. But things quickly go wrong. Their first informant is killed, and Mrs Pollifax begins to get the idea that her colleague is not who he says he is. Still, she forges ahead, checking out suspicious informants, and coming to the conclusion that someone is ...
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Mrs Pollifax is on hand in Morocco to back up an inept CIA agent, and it's a good thing... All she has to do is to masquerade as his aunt while he confirms the identities of seven undercover agents in Morocco - and keep him from making an unpleasant ass of himself. But things quickly go wrong. Their first informant is killed, and Mrs Pollifax begins to get the idea that her colleague is not who he says he is. Still, she forges ahead, checking out suspicious informants, and coming to the conclusion that someone is an impostor and someone wants her dead. Armed with only an open mind and a little karate, Mrs Pollifax is the most unlikely and lovable of international spies. What readers are saying: " Love, love, love Mrs Pollifax . Ms Gilman has an extraordinary way of keeping you on the edge of your seat and turning the pages of her books." "How can a sweet little old lady get into so much trouble? Mrs Pollifax is a gem and a hoot! " " A book that gives you a big smile on every page . I'm looking forward to my next Mrs Pollifax adventure." " Who wouldn't fall in love with a senior citizen who wears absurd hats, pushes the book cart at the hospital, and knows karate?" "I first read the Mrs Pollifax books when I was a little girl and I keep coming back to read the books again and again ." "Read it, it's the best thing you can do for yourself. It's like a reminder of the zest for life ." Editorial reviews: " Mrs Pollifax is an enchantress ." New York Times "Mrs Pollifax gives Agatha Christie's Miss Marple a rival to reckon with ." Toronto Star " Filled with adventures-and misadventures -but through it all Mrs Pollifax is triumphant." Booklist "Absorbing and worthwhile ... You won't want to put the book down ." Portland Telegram " The pace never flags , bolstered by the shrewd Mrs P. and a host of well-defined characters who all work their surprising wiles." Publishers Weekly " Should delight you whether you're looking for smiles or thrills ." New York Times Book Review " All's right with the world as long as Mrs Pollifax is part of it ." Mobile Register
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Very exciting and suspenceful Mrs. P is always geting in deep but finds ways go get out as well as to give you a great adventure in the process.
booklovermom
Mar 25, 2010
entertaining
The Mrs. Pollifax stories are suspenseful and well-written, Mrs. P. is charming, and the books are hard to put down. The author is entranced by Buddhism and other eastern mystcisms, which comes through in the story lines, and although I do not agree with this theological perspective, I enjoyed the books very much. Dorothy Gilman is a keen observor, very witty, and each book also includes much local color and information about the exotic locale. Very entertaining.
Bookworm999
Aug 14, 2008
More Fun with Mrs. Pollifax!
Mrs. Polifax is absolutely my favorite spy. The thing I like the most about these books is the in-depth characterization of all the people we meet. In this book we meet a Whirling Dervish. I really enjoyed learning more about the Whirling Dervish and his religious beliefs. I always like to follow along on Mrs. Pollifax's adventures by looking at maps to see where she goes this time. Mrs. Pollifax is always surprising AND amazing!
