Mrs Pollifax on Safari

Mrs Pollifax is sent on a safari to smoke out an international assassin whose next target is the president of Zambia.

“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.

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 ...

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

“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.”

“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

Dorothy Gilman was born in New Jersey, USA in 1923. She enjoyed story-telling from a young age, and studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.

During the 1950s and early 60s she wrote children’s books under her married name Dorothy Gilman Butters. But it was the later Mrs Pollifax series of novels which properly made her name. She travelled extensively and many of her travels fed into Mrs Pollifax’s adventures.

Gilman was awarded the annual Grand Master Award by the Mystery Writers of America in 2010. She died in 2012.