Should delight you whether youre looking for smiles or thrills.The New York Times Book Review
Mrs. 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 doesnt 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 Warand her countrys enemies find themselves entangled with one unbelievably feisty lady.
Mrs. Pollifax gives Agatha Christies Miss Marple a rival to reckon with.Toronto Star