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Mrs Pollifax on Safari - by Dorothy Gilman (Paperback)

Mrs Pollifax on Safari - by  Dorothy Gilman (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>Armed with only an open mind and a little karate, Mrs Pollifax is the most lovable and most unlikely of international spies.</strong></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>Mrs Pollifax is sent on a safari to smoke out an international assassin whose next target is the president of Zambia.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>"Just take a lot of pictures of everyone on that safari," the CIA man told her. "One of them has to be our man." It sounded simple enough.</p><p><br></p><p>But it wasn't. Because shortly after she started taking pictures, someone stole her film. And right after that she was kidnapped by Rhodesian terrorists. And right after that - well, read for yourself ...</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Armed with only an open mind and a little karate, Mrs Pollifax is the most unlikely and lovable of international spies.</strong></p><p><br></p><strong>What readers are saying: </strong><p>"<strong>Love, love, love Mrs Pollifax</strong>. Ms Gilman has an extraordinary way of keeping you on the edge of your seat and turning the pages of her books." </p><p>"How can a sweet little old lady get into so much trouble? <strong>Mrs Pollifax is a gem and a hoot!</strong>"</p><p>"<strong>A book that gives you a big smile on every page</strong>. I'm looking forward to my next Mrs Pollifax adventure."</p><p>"<strong>Who wouldn't fall in love with</strong> a senior citizen who wears absurd hats, pushes the book cart at the hospital, and knows karate?"</p><p>"I first read the Mrs Pollifax books when I was a little girl and <strong>I keep coming back to read the books again and again</strong>."</p><p>"Read it, it's the best thing you can do for yourself. It's <strong>like a reminder of the zest for life</strong>."</p><p><strong> </strong></p><strong>Editorial reviews: </strong><p>"<strong>Mrs Pollifax is an enchantress</strong>." <em>New York Times</em></p><p><strong><em>"Mrs Pollifax</em> gives Agatha Christie's Miss Marple a rival to reckon with</strong>." <em>Toronto Star</em></p><p><strong><em>"</em>Filled with adventures-and misadventures</strong>-but through it all Mrs Pollifax is triumphant." <em>Booklist</em></p><p><strong><em>"Absorbing and worthwhile ... </em>You won't want to put the book down</strong>." <em>Portland Telegram</em> </p><p>"<strong>The pace never flags</strong>, bolstered by the shrewd Mrs P. and a host of well-defined characters who all work their surprising wiles." <em>Publishers Weekly</em></p><p><strong><em>"</em>Should delight you whether you're looking for smiles or thrills</strong>." <em>New York Times Book Review</em></p><p><strong><em>"</em>All's right with the world as long as Mrs Pollifax is part of it</strong>." <em>Mobile Register</em></p>

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