Bøger af Dorothy Gilman

Armed with only an open mind and a little karate, Mrs Pollifax is the most lovable and most unlikely of international spies.

"Mrs. Pollifax gives Agatha Christie's Miss Marple a rival to reckon with."-Toronto StarIf you make it across the border, get us help. Some of us care. Do you understand? Right now we desperately need passports and identity papers. The arrests grow insane.At the very hour this message was en route to the CIA, Mrs. Pollifax was waiting for her night-blooming cereus to do its thing.She hardly got to see it, however, because Mr. Carstairs was already on his way to recruit that gallant lady for another daring mission.Soon the most unlikely of all international spies was sporting a beautiful new hat-perfect for hiding eight forged passports."Mrs. Pollifax is an enchantress."-The New York Times

Once again the irrepressible Mrs. Pollifax, that very special agent with her own very special brand of logic, is off on an incredible escapade of international intrigue . . . from the exotic towns and countryside of Turkey to a mysterious rendezvous with a gypsy caravan."You are in effect replacing a dead man, Mrs. Pollifax. . . ."When Emily Pollifax answered the phone that Sunday morning she quickly forgot about her Garden Club tea in the afternoon. The last time she had heard the voice on the other end of the line it had sent of her off on a journey that plunged her into a wild tangle of secret agents and high adventure.Now the man from the CIA was asking if she could leave immediately on a mission that would take her halfway across the world. What could Mrs. Pollifax say but yes?Praise for The Amazing Mrs. Pollifax"Mrs. Pollifax is an enchantress."-The New York Times"One of the most suspense-creating and unorthodox heroines of our time is Mrs. Pollifax . . . . A charmer!"-Shrevport Times

"Should delight you whether you're looking for smiles or thrills."-The New York Times Book ReviewMrs. 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.She 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."Mrs. Pollifax gives Agatha Christie's Miss Marple a rival to reckon with."-Toronto Star

Armed with only an open mind and a little karate, Mrs Pollifax is the most lovable and most unlikely of international spies.

Armed with only an open mind and a little karate, Mrs Pollifax is the most lovable and most unlikely of international spies.

Armed with only an open mind and a little karate, Mrs Pollifax is the most lovable and most unlikely of international spies.

Armed with only an open mind and a little karate, Mrs Pollifax is the most lovable and most unlikely of international spies.

Armed with only an open mind and a little karate, Mrs Pollifax is the most lovable and most unlikely of international spies.

Armed with only an open mind and a little karate, Mrs Pollifax is the most lovable and most unlikely of international spies.

"If you make it across the border, get us help. Some of us care. Do you understand? ... The arrests grow insane."At the very hour this message is en route to the CIA, Mrs Pollifax is waiting for her night-blooming cereus flower to do its thing. She hardly gets to see its flowers, though, before being whisked off for another daring mission halfway across the world.Soon she is sporting a beautiful new hat - perfect for hiding eight forged passports.Armed with only an open mind and a little karate, Mrs Pollifax is the most unlikely and lovable of international spies.

"You are in effect replacing a dead man, Mrs Pollifax ..."When Emily Pollifax answers the phone that morning, all thoughts of her garden club tea in the afternoon have to wait. Her CIA handler is asking if she could leave immediately on a mission that would take her halfway across the world. What can she say but yes?Once again she finds herself off on an incredible escapade of international intrigue ... this time from the exotic towns and countryside of inner Turkey, to a mysterious rendezvous with a gypsy caravan.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

Mrs Emily Pollifax is a 60-ish widow wanting more from life than teas and garden club meetings. 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.Her first assignment, in Mexico City, doesn''t sound dangerous - until something goes wrong. She suddenly finds herself abducted across the world, embroiled in quite a hot Cold War... and her abductors find themselves entangled with one unbelievably feisty lady. Armed with only an open mind and a little karate, Mrs Pollifax is the most lovable and unlikely 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

In The Clairvoyant Countess, the bestselling author of the beloved Mrs. Pollifax series gives us the mysterious Madame Karitska, who can see things no one else can—including murder.Madame Karitska has a style all her own—a rare blend of psychic power, an exotic past, and an uncanny gift for common sense. But when a chance encounter with Detective-Lieutenant Pruden of the Police Department catapults her into the midst of a seamier side of life, she must use all her resources to keep danger at bay.“Dorothy Gilman is one of those authors that we would like to lock in a tower and command to produce a novel at least every three months. To get a new one is to become ecstatic, to finish it is to grieve, and to wait for the next one is torment!”—Chattanooga Times