The Amazing Mrs. Pollifax, by Dorothy Gilman

[rachelmanija]

I probably won't keep writing these up as pretty much everything that I said about # 1 is also true of # 2, though there's less of a voyage of self-discovery as you can only tell the story of "how a widow in her sixties discovered that she makes a really great spy" once. However, the strong supporting cast, travelogue, suspense, humor, and most of all, the delightful Mrs. Pollifax remains. I read this while riding a stationary bike at the gym and repeatedly unnerved my fellow workers-out with bursts of maniacal laughter.

The Amazing Mrs. Pollifax

Comments

[twistedchick]

When you get to the one that takes place in Switzerland -- in the Chateau Chillon -- the big trunk *is* in that room as described. (I was there, years ago)

[sovay]

I read this while riding a stationary bike at the gym and repeatedly unnerved my fellow workers-out with bursts of maniacal laughter.

Awesome!

[lemon_badgeress]

THE HELICOPTER :D :D :D

[rachelmanija]

"Do you know how to fly this thing? No? Well, let's get in!"

[davidgillon]

Struck by the sudden question of whether this influenced "The Scarecrow and Mrs King" - 80s series with Bruce Boxleitner as a superspy and Kate Jackson as the divorced housewife who gets dragged into his life.

[oracne]

I am so glad you're enjoying these!

[alessandriana]

I've started reading these as well, and I love them, so thank you for the rec! I'm up through The Elusive (etc). Unfortunately the next isn't available through the library...

[rachelmanija]

Enjoy! I'm about to start on The Elusive...