Originally published in 1966
Mrs. Pollifax, a retired widow with grown children, is bored with her life. She decides to follow up with a dream she had when she was a young adult-to be a spy. When she enters the CIA building, she does not realize she will be sent on a case immediately. To her delight she is sent to Mexico for a few weeks and only has to pick up book at a book store. The pick up is thwarted. Mrs. Pollifax is brutally treated and eventually flown to Communist Albania with another captive who is badly injured. Just by being her regular self, Mrs. Pollifax manages to subdue and trick even the steeliest "bad guy".
So refreshing to read a book that advocates democracy and reveals the pitfalls of communism/socialism.
I am so glad to have discovered this series! The plot is well-structured and fast-paced, the characters are well-developed (I love Mrs. Pollifax), and the writing is superb.
*Highly recommend.
-Borrowed from the library.
Warning: some swearing
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