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Mrs. Pollifax and the Second Thief Mass Market Paperback – January 30, 1995

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The assignment is a snap: Mrs. Pollifax just has to shoot some pictures at a quiet funeral outside Washington and take them to Sicily, where her old friend Farrell -- a former CIA agent turned art dealer -- anxiously awaits them.
But like all Mrs. P's assignments, so ostensibly suitable for the CIA's favorite garden club member, this one quickly turns lethal. Her welcoming committee in Palermo includes a most unlikely CIA agent and several unseen enemies. Unfriendly eyes also observe Mrs. P's rendezvous with Farrell in a secluded mountain village and weapons are soon displayed. With mysterious forces hot after them, she and Farrell scurry for safety to a fortified country villa, where the bizarre chatelaine, once a star on Madison Avenue, is almost as unnerving as the dangers she's protecting them from.
So, though the sun shines brightly, the food is delicious, and romance is in the air, Mrs. Pollifax is too busy handing out karate chops and playing catch-me-if-you-can with an assassin to enjoy the amenities . . . .
"Mrs. Pollifax gives Agatha Christie's Miss Marple a rival to reckon with." -- The Toronto Star
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    Mrs. Pollifax
  2. Print length
    208 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Fawcett
  5. Publication date
    January 30, 1995
  6. Dimensions
    4.18 x 0.54 x 6.69 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    9780449149058
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0449149058
  9. Lexile measure
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My grandmother is a big fan of the MRS. POLLIFAX mysteries by Dorothy Gilman. I was at first hesitant
to try the books, because I wasn't sure if I'd be able to relate to mysteries featuring a suburban grandmother
working for the CIA. But because my grandmother's taste in literature has always been impeccable,
I decided to delve into Mrs. Pollifax's adventures. I began with THE UNEXPECTED MRS. POLLIFAX, the first
in the series, and immediately found them delightful. Mrs. Pollifax is just the kind of grandmother I'd
love to have: resourceful, intelligent, somewhat sly, and, of course, a secret CIA operative. Her
adventures take her to all corners of the globe: from an authentically described communist China
(MRS. POLLIFAX ON THE CHINA STATION) to an exhilarating safari across Africa (MRS. POLLIFAX ON
SAFARI). I've thoroughly enjoyed joining her on her adventures, and intend to read them all. I recommend them
to everyone who's interested in learning about different countries and cultures--and, obviously, espionage!

--Malinda Lo, Editorial Assistant

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nt is a snap: Mrs. Pollifax just has to shoot some pictures at a quiet funeral outside Washington and take them to Sicily, where her old friend Farrell -- a former CIA agent turned art dealer -- anxiously awaits them.
But like all Mrs. P's assignments, so ostensibly suitable for the CIA's favorite garden club member, this one quickly turns lethal. Her welcoming committee in Palermo includes a most unlikely CIA agent and several unseen enemies. Unfriendly eyes also observe Mrs. P's rendezvous with Farrell in a secluded mountain village and weapons are soon displayed. With mysterious forces hot after them, she and Farrell scurry for safety to a fortified country villa, where the bizarre chatelaine, once a star on Madison Avenue, is almost as unnerving as the dangers she's protecting them from.
So, though the sun shines brightly, the food is delicious, and romance is in the air, Mrs. Pollifax is too busy handing out karate chops and playing catch-me-if-you-can with an assassin to enjoy the am

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0449149056
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fawcett (January 30, 1995)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780449149058
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0449149058
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 910L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.18 x 0.54 x 6.69 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 893 ratings

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Dorothy Gilman

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Dorothy Gilman is the author of thirteen Mrs. Pollifax novels, beginning with The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax and continuing through Mrs. Pollifax, Innocent Tourist. She lives in Westport, Connecticut.

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F. Simpson
5.0 out of 5 stars You will be instantly hooked !
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2015
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the "violence" in the book is really more of mishaps and very light altercations in the book. It really falls more within the "NO VIOLENCE" category but since there are a few instances within I had to truthfully say that it could by some readers be interpreted as violence I suppose.
Since my purpose is to review it truthfully I will.
If you have never read a Mrs. Pollifax book before, you are in for a delightful treat with this one. Mrs. Pollifax is a very unassuming portrait of an agent. She is more like the friendly grandmotherly type. You know, the kind where you instantly like her. It is that persona that adds greatly to her likability and also to her success and the unassuming secret agent. All of Dorothy Gillman's Pollifax stories are adventures, they are filled with some very definite predictabilities but also sprinkled with some very surprising turns of events.
The stories pick up right away and you get instantly involved in the plot.
This particular version of course is an audio book. You will be delighted to find that it is not only narrated, but that each character has a personal cast member portraying them as well, so the entire thing takes on the presence of a play. Most enjoyable for sure.
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Elizabeth Mason
5.0 out of 5 stars Gilman is a great and creative writer.
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2014
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If you have never read anything by Dorothy Gilman you have missed a real treat in my opinion. I have read everything by her I could get my hands on and this book is a gem. Ms. Gilman is famous for her Mrs. Pollifax books about a made-up Mrs. Pollifax who decides to become a spy in her sixties and goes into the CIA to apply for the job as spy..She has wanted to be a spy since she was a little girl but has not had the time to pursue it until now.

As improbable as this sounds ,she ends up being hired by the CIA and has many adventures in multiple countries because she looks like a little old harmless lady although she has learned karate and uses it to get herself and her companions out of dangerous situations. She also has a quirky ability to use good old American common sense to solve the problems she and her companion spies get into. In this one she is able to rescue her husband who is kidnapped , A good read and a good plot. All too rare in books being written today in my opinion. .
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Rhonwyn B.
4.0 out of 5 stars The Adventures continue!
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Entertaining as always, this one certainly does not disappoint. Likeable characters and interesting plot events make another good read with our Emily.
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CK
5.0 out of 5 stars Another enjoyable read from Dorothy Gilman
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Mrs Polifax adventures always make me smile. She is smart, thoughtful, adventurous, brave and truly unexpected. I can't wait to share her next adventure.
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Ami
5.0 out of 5 stars Fan since 14 now 46
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I was introduced to Mrs. Polifax traveling across Europe with my grandmother at age 14. I love the adventures she has. It makes me think when I come of age... Highly recommend this series as well as anything by Dorothy Gilman. Thank you for your work
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
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Rereading these books and I still enjoy them. Love to go through history and mores of the time. It's been interesting and enlightening to read material at different points in your life as BB it gives you a different perspective.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Mrs. Pollifax draws us into intrigue, rescues an old friend, and joins forces to catch an assassin.
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Mrs. Pollifax answers a mayday call from retired CIA thief, Farrell. He has recognized the assassin, Aristotle, in Sicily. Not serving life in prison. From the time Emily’s plane lands, she is dodging attempts on her life. An agent, Kate, delivers Emily and Farrell to her aunt’s villa for safety. Farrell has been shot. A lively new cast of characters, romance and mysteries even at the villa keep the you turning pages. The conclusion is unexpected even for fans who have read all of the books. One of the best in the series.
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Malaika
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun, and in many aspects unpredictable
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2013
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I like meeting characters from previous stories. Here, we get a chance to experience the fact that Mrs. Pollifax is seen as a serious operative by one of her peers. The story also has some nice twists and turns. Only 4 stars because these stories aren't great literature, but they are very entertaining for someone near the character's age--who likes to think that we are still useful and have much to offer because of our age. In all of the Pollifax stories there is the character's forthrightness to be admired, and in many of the stories there is wisdom to be garnered.
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Priya
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 28, 2019
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Elizabeth Davidson
5.0 out of 5 stars charming
Reviewed in Australia on March 11, 2023
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My dad gave me these to read when I was a little girl - an avid reader. I tore through the series and loved them and the character of Mrs. Pollifax and her spirit and Joie de Vivre. The series made me want to travel to places I’d never heard of as an 8-year-old girl from Louisiana who now is approaching 60 and has been living in Sydney for 20 years.
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A wonderful enduring writer thanks
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