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Buch (Softcover): Belletristik
Mrs Pollifax on the China Station (A Mrs Pollifax Mystery)
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Duckworth Books Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: DZW63W9
EAN: 9781788422932
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Beschreibung
The cheerful Mrs Pollifax is once again plunged headfirst into a hair-raising secret mission. Posing as a tourist, she is sent on a CIA operation to China, to help rescue a dissident engineer from a labour camp and smuggle him out of the country. "before the Russians get to him". Not all goes as planned though - and Mrs P. all but loses her life in the bargain. Armed with only an open mind and a little karate, Mrs Pollifax is the most unlikely and lovable of international spies. What readers are saying: "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. " Editorial reviews: "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
Spezifikationen
Sprache
- Englisch
Autor
- Dorothy Gilman
Erscheinungsjahr
- 2020
Format
- Buch (Softcover)
Anzahl Seiten
- 208