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Mrs. Pollifax unveiled

Mrs. Pollifax unveiled

EspionageMystery
Pages
195
Published
2000
Language
English

Synopsis

When a young American woman vanishes in Damascus after a high-profile plane hijacking, the CIA sends in their most unlikely operative. Mrs. Pollifax goes undercover as a concerned relative to navigate the city's dangerous markets and the vast Syrian desert. She must find the missing girl before a shadowy political conspiracy destabilizes the entire region.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

AdventurousCozyTense
Secret IdentityReluctant Hero

Genres

Espionage Mystery Spy Thriller Amateur Sleuth Political Thriller

About the author

D
Dorothy Gilman

Dorothy Edith Gilman was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the daughter of a minister. In 1940, she attended Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. In 1945, she married Edgar A. Butters, Jr., with whom she had two children. In 1963, she attended the University of Pennsylvania. She divorced in 1965. She wrote mystery and spy novels, and is best known for her Mrs. Pollifax series. In 2010 she was awarded the annual Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America.

Characters

Mrs. Emily PollifaxProtagonist
Amanda PymSupporting
All characters in Mrs. Pollifax unveiled

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Mrs. Pollifax unveiled a standalone story?

    This book is part of a longer series featuring Mrs. Pollifax, but it can be enjoyed independently as the central mystery and character arcs within this specific novel are fully resolved.

  • How does this book compare to earlier Mrs. Pollifax adventures?

    In this installment, Mrs. Pollifax's undercover role requires her to navigate a more complex and politically charged international landscape than in some previous books, offering a slightly different flavor of espionage.