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The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax
  

The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax (Hardcover)

by Dorothy Gilman (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

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"Mrs. Pollifax is an enchantress."
THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW
Mrs. 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. --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.


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My grandmother is a big fan of the MRS. POLLIFAX mysteries by Dorothy Gilman. I was at first hesitant
to try the books, because I wasn't sure if I'd be able to relate to mysteries featuring a suburban grandmother
working for the CIA. But because my grandmother's taste in literature has always been impeccable,
I decided to delve into Mrs. Pollifax's adventures. I began with THE UNEXPECTED MRS. POLLIFAX, the first
in the series, and immediately found them delightful. Mrs. Pollifax is just the kind of grandmother I'd
love to have: resourceful, intelligent, somewhat sly, and, of course, a secret CIA operative. Her
adventures take her to all corners of the globe: from an authentically described communist China
(MRS. POLLIFAX ON THE CHINA STATION) to an exhilarating safari across Africa (MRS. POLLIFAX ON
SAFARI). I've thoroughly enjoyed joining her on her adventures, and intend to read them all. I recommend them
to everyone who's interested in learning about different countries and cultures--and, obviously, espionage!

--Malinda Lo, Editorial Assistant --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Charming Debut of Mrs. Pollifax, Jul 26 2003
The first book in the beloved Mrs. Pollifax series gives the background as to how this elderly, yet irrepressible grandmother joins the CIA. Bored and disillusioned with her life, she decides to volunteer to be a spy with the CIA. She dresses herself up (hat and all), shows up on the doorstep of the CIA building, and waits to meet with the director. A mix-up occurs, and she finds herself on a whirlwind adventure that sends her around the globe and tests her patience, strength, and determination. Only Mrs. Pollifax could find her way out of prison in Albania, and helping other prisoners, she proves to herself and the CIA that she is an invaluable resource.

Having read the entire Mrs. Pollifax series, I was hooked by this charming debut. Mrs. Pollifax was vulnerable in the beginning (she contemplates suicide when she feels that she is not needed) but finds inner strength to overcome all of the ordeals she faces while on her mission for the CIA. The book was also an introduction to another wonderful character, Farrell, who plays a large part in this and future books in the series. If you are looking for something a bit unexpected and like adventure, try this series. Enjoy!

A Cozy Mystery Lover

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4.0 out of 5 stars Charming debut novel, Feb 16 2003
By Karen Potts (Lake Jackson, Texas) - See all my reviews
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Mrs. Pollifax, a widow with grown children, lives in New Brunswick, New Jersey. She goes to meetings of the Garden Club, but all in all, she feels that her life is dull, dreary, and without purpose. When pressed by her doctor to reveal her secret ambition, she admits that she has always wanted to be a spy. She travels to Washington, D.C., and makes an appointment with the director of the CIA to see if he needs any new spies. At first she is gently turned down, but circumstances conspire to put her in the right place at the right time. She is hired as a courier and given a straightforward assignment in Mexico. Just before she is to receive some important microfilm, disaster strikes and she finds herself being captured by a very unfriendly government. Mrs. Pollifax soon finds herself in an Albanian prison camp, where she becomes acquainted with two other prisoners. The rest of her story is highly entertaining, as the resourceful woman with the boring life suddenly has more

adventure than she knows what to do with.

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5.0 out of 5 stars I just loved the old lady thing, Feb 12 2003
By Michael O. Byrd (MEMPHIS, TN United States) - See all my reviews
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It wasn't as much of a mystery as I was hoping for, but I just loved the old lady thing. The Dutchess. This book was so wonderful.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Unexpectedly funny & suspenseful-Wild spy caper!
~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ Definitely a 5 star ***** read!
~ * ~ This book is amusing, suspenseful, and totally absorbing! Mrs. Read more
Published on Oct 1 2002 by lynkfri13

4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful lead character in an entertaining adventure
(Book encounted in audio form, evidently no longer available.)

Mrs. Pollifax is an elderly widow who has come to find life dull and is almost ready to end it all out of sheer... Read more

Published on Jan 31 2002 by Kevin W. Parker

5.0 out of 5 stars How I would like to view myself if I were more adventurous.
Mrs. Pollifax is the quintesentual elderly widow with more wits, common sense and downright delightful character that many more of us wish we had the courage to be. Read more
Published on Nov 29 2001 by shirley whalen

5.0 out of 5 stars An unexpectedly entertaining read
I've been trying to read a few "classic" mysteries lately. Most of them have been well written stories but rarely page turners. I picked Mrs. Read more
Published on Jul 25 2001 by Carol Peterson Hennekens

5.0 out of 5 stars A Charming Adventure
When I picked up The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax, I was expecting a story about another Miss Marple, with the difference being in that Miss Marple was a detective of sorts and Mrs... Read more
Published on Jul 12 2001 by Christie Evans

5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious! Very highly recommended
I am a huge fan of Dorothy Gilman's Mrs. Pollifax series (especially through and including Mrs. Pollifax on Safari -- although I still buy and read each one as soon as they're... Read more
Published on Oct 18 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars CIA Grandma!
What do you do when you are an old grandma, your husband is dead, your kids are all grown up, married, have kids of their own and live far away from you? Read more
Published on Oct 18 2000 by Barbara Farr Kelley

5.0 out of 5 stars An "unexpectedly" great read!
I read a lot of "cozy" mysteries, and I must say that I enjoyed this book immensely. Mrs. Pollifax is wonderful! Read more
Published on Jul 3 2000 by Jennifer Miller

4.0 out of 5 stars Unusual Premise
A wonderful and origional story of espionage carried out by an older woman who is feeling bored and useless. Read more
Published on Aug 2 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars AN ENCHANTING SERIES
All of the books in the Mrs. Pollifax series (as well as the whole of Mrs. Gilmans' works) are truly delightful. Read more
Published on Jul 19 1999

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