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Mrs. Pollifax and the Lion Killer (School & Library Binding)

by Dorothy Gilman (Author)

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School & Library Binding: 218 pages
Publisher: San Val (January 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0613292995
ISBN-13: 978-0613292993
Product Dimensions: 18.3 x 10.3 x 2.1 cm
Shipping Weight: 173 g

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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This is item 12 in The Mrs. Pollifax Series.

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Emily Pollifax, the elderly and polite part-time CIA agent, needs all her skills in this swift adventure when she takes a busman's holiday to the emerging and troubled African nation of Ubangiba. Emily accompanies 19-year-old Kadi Hopkirk (whom she found in her closet in Mrs. Pollifax Pursued), who's been summoned by her old friend Sammat, the young heir to the throne. Kadi grew up in Ubangiba, where she witnessed the murder of her missionary parents by a trio of assassins. The killers, who were never caught, may now be part of a plot to overthrow Sammat, who is to be crowned in a few weeks and offers much-needed reform after years of official corruption. But insidious rumors are circulating that Sammat is a sorcerer and is responsible for five gruesome deaths that resemble maulings by a lion. But there are no lions in Ubangiba. The pace never flags, bolstered by the shrewd Mrs. P. and a host of well-defined characters (soothsayers, wise men, archeologists) who all work their surprising wiles. Mrs. Pollifax may be recovering from the flu, but her story is strong and vigorous. Mystery Guild selection; Reader's Digest condensed book.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Mrs. Pollifax travels to the African nation of Ubangiba. J. Charles's fully voiced narration carries the reader into and through this action-filled, but not too intense, story. Fans of Mrs. Pollifax's adventures should enjoy this outing, and newcomers to the series will find it accessible. M.A.M. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Sequel to "Mrs. Pollifax Pursued", May 1 2003

By	Karen Potts (Lake Jackson, Texas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

In Dorothy Gilman's previous book, "Mrs. Pollifax Pursued", she introduces us to Kadi, the daughter of Ubandiba missionaries, and her college friend Sammy, who is now trying to rule the country after many years of dictatorship. Sammy calls upon Kadi for help and Mrs. Pollifax decides to accompany her. There have been a series of violent deaths at the hands of a "lion killer", one who dons a lion costume, and Sammy's enemies have accused him of being behind the murders. When Kadi arrives in Ubandiba, she becomes the target of an old enemy, and Mrs. Pollifax does her best to protect the young girl. A potential archaeological dig and the hint of romance for Kadi combine with political intrigue and murder to create another satisfying story of Mrs. Pollifax.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Ubangiba may elicit yawns, Jul 18 2001

By	Bradley Cooper "brubis" (Santa Monica, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mrs. Pollifax and the Lion Killer (Mass Market Paperback)

While the story is interesting and Gilman does a good job of describing an African nation in the shaky position between "President for Life" and new king, the amount of attention paid to daily life in Ubangiba was a little boring for me. Toward the end of the book the story picked up a little and I was more interested, but "Lion Killer" is definitely not Gilman's best work. Still Mrs. Pollifax is a charmer and a Pollifax book that rates four stars is still head-and-shoulders above many five star mysteries by other authors!

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4.0 out of 5 stars More adventure for Mrs. P., Oct 1 2000

By	Christina P. Branson "killer_b_books" (Farmington) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Mrs. Pollifax and the Lion Killer (Mass Market Paperback)

Gilman's charming spy is back, this time in a book that is more of a sequel than another series entry. Even if you don't normally read series books in order like I do, I strongly suggest you meet Kadi and friends in MRS POLLIFAX PURSUED before reading this one. Now our beloved Emily Pollifax is traveling to Kadi's home turf, Ubangiba, to untangle a web of political intrigue with her usual clever style.

There was a noticeable lack of CIA presence in this book that made me wonder if Emily had made a copmlete break from the agency, but then I noticed INNOCENT TOURIST and UNVEILED both come after this one and seem to involve the CIA again. I found the clues a little easier to spot in this book than in earlier stories, but it was great fun putting them together for a satisfying conclusion. All in all, another great Mrs. Pollifax adventure.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A thrilling mystery worth reading
I have read this story and many other Mrs. Pollifax books by Dorothy Gilman. This story is full of mystery and action while taking you to a foreign land. Read more

Published on May 22 1998