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.
Mrs. Pollifax unveiled
Mrs. Pollifax unveiled
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.
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Mrs. Emily PollifaxProtagonist
Amanda PymSupporting
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Mrs. Pollifax UnveiledAudio CD, May
195 pages
Brilliance Audio on MP3-CD Lib EdLanguage: EnglishISBN: 9781423331452MP3 Una edition5 editions available
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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.