It’s delightful, though obviously a product of its time, having been written during the Cold War. Pollifax, joining her on her adventures, and asking her in for tea afterward. The reader is meant to curl up with this book and fantasize about being friends with Mrs. The stakes never feel very high, but that’s not the point of this. The fact that she gets sent on a mission at all is hilarious and ridiculous and I sincerely hope that the real-life CIA is far better organized than this fictional version. Pollifax, an absolutely endearing character who is indeed unexpectedly full of surprises. So naturally, she decides to live out her childhood dream: to become a spy for the CIA. She participates in various volunteer projects, but nothing seems to satisfy her. 'All's right with the world as long as Mrs Pollifax is part of it.Emily Pollifax is a retired woman in New Jersey whose children live out of state. 'Should delight you whether you're looking for smiles or thrills.' New York Times Book Review and a host of well-defined characters who all work their surprising wiles.' Publishers Weekly ' The pace never flags, bolstered by the shrewd Mrs P. You won't want to put the book down.' Portland Telegram 'Filled with adventures-and misadventures-but through it all Mrs Pollifax is triumphant.' Booklist 'Mrs Pollifax gives Agatha Christie's Miss Marple a rival to reckon with.' Toronto Star ' Mrs Pollifax is an enchantress.' New York Times It's like a reminder of the zest for life.' 'Read it, it's the best thing you can do for yourself. '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.' ' 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'm looking forward to my next Mrs Pollifax adventure.' ' A book that gives you a big smile on every page. 'How can a sweet little old lady get into so much trouble? Mrs Pollifax is a gem and a hoot ' Ms Gilman has an extraordinary way of keeping you on the edge of your seat and turning the pages of her books.' and her abductors find themselves entangled with one unbelievably feisty lady.Īrmed with only an open mind and a little karate, Mrs Pollifax is the most lovable and unlikely of international spies. She suddenly finds herself abducted across the world, embroiled in quite a hot Cold War. Her first assignment, in Mexico City, doesn't sound dangerous - until something goes wrong.

In search of adventure, she decides to offer her services to the CIA - who, after all, would spot a suburban grandmother as a cold war secret agent? - and adventure she finds. Mrs Emily Pollifax is a 60-ish widow wanting more from life than teas and garden club meetings. Print The Unexpected Mrs Pollifax (Mrs Pollifax #1) Television movie about the recently widowed Emily Pollifax, who is looking for some adventure in her life.

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