{"product_id":"the-unexpected-mrs-pollifax-paperback","title":"The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDorothy Gilman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Should delight you whether you're looking for smiles or thrills.\"--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMrs. 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShe 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Mrs. Pollifax gives Agatha Christie's Miss Marple a rival to reckon with.\"--\u003ci\u003eToronto Star\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMrs. Pollifax is an enchantress.\u003cbr\u003eTHE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW\u003cbr\u003eMrs. Virgil (Emily) Pollifax of New Brunswick, New Jersey, was a widow with grown 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. This time, the assignment sounds as tasty as a taco. A quick trip to Mexico City is on her agenda. Unfortunately, something goes wrong, and our dear Mrs. Pollifax finds herself embroilied in quite a hot Cold War--and her country's enemies find themsleves entangled with one unbelievably feisty lady.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDorothy Gilman\u003c\/b\u003e (1923-2012) was the author of 14 Mrs. Pollifax novels, including \u003ci\u003eThe Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax, \u003c\/i\u003ethe series debut; \u003ci\u003eMrs. Pollifax Pursued;\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eMrs. Pollifax and the Lion Killer;\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eMrs. Pollifax, Innocent Tourist;\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMrs. Pollifax Unveiled\u003c\/i\u003e. She was also the author of many other novels, among them \u003ci\u003eThale's Folly\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.59 x 6.94 x 4.26 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 12, 1985\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755951849760,"sku":"9780449208281","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/df64d89023a7c0a8bb3c67d1f09fe6b2.webp?v=1780071570","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-unexpected-mrs-pollifax-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}