Mrs Pollifax and the Hong Kong Buddha, Paperback/Dorothy Gilman

Just recently married, Mrs Pollifax is persuaded at a moment's notice to travel to Hong Kong on a new mission. There a young agent, Sheng Ti, holds the answers to goings on at the sinister Feng Imports - a one-time agency front. Mrs Pollifax has earned Sheng's trust, and only she can possibly stop what turns out to be an ominous plot involving drugs, smuggled diamonds, a famous burglar turned Interpol agent, a mysterious psychic, and, of course, murder ... possibly her own. 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