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Dorothy Gilman

    25 juin 1923 – 2 février 2012

    Dorothy Gilman était renommée pour ses récits d'aventure, suivant souvent les voyages de femmes fortes à travers le monde. Ses romans, imprégnés d'expériences issues de voyages approfondis et d'une fascination pour les herbes médicinales, regorgent de suspense et de mystère. Gilman tissait habilement l'aventure avec une profonde compréhension du monde naturel, créant des expériences de lecture uniques et captivantes. Son œuvre témoigne de la résilience des personnages féminins et du frisson de l'inconnu.

    Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax
    The Amazing Mrs Pollifax
    Mrs Pollifax Pursued
    Mrs Pollifax and the Hong Kong Buddha
    The Clairvoyant Countess
    Mrs Pollifax on Safari
    • Mrs Pollifax on Safari

      • 192pages
      • 7 heures de lecture
      4,5(1128)Évaluer

      Now the incredible Mrs. Pollifax has been sent on a safari to smoke out a very clever international assassin whose next target is the president of Zambia. "Just take a lot of pictures of everyone on that safari," the CIA man told her. "One of them has to be our man." It sounded simple enough. But it wasn't. Because shortly after Mrs. Pollifax started taking pictures, someone stole her film. And right after that she was kidnapped by Rhodesian terrorists. And right after that, well, read for yourself..

      Mrs Pollifax on Safari
    • The Clairvoyant Countess

      • 10pages
      • 1 heure de lecture
      4,3(10)Évaluer

      In The Clairvoyant Countess, the bestselling author of the beloved Mrs. Pollifax series gives us the mysterious Madame Karitska, who can see things no one else can—including murder. Madame Karitska has a style all her own—a rare blend of psychic power, an exotic past, and an uncanny gift for common sense. But when a chance encounter with Detective-Lieutenant Pruden of the Police Department catapults her into the midst of a seamier side of life, she must use all her resources to keep danger at bay. “Dorothy Gilman is one of those authors that we would like to lock in a tower and command to produce a novel at least every three months. To get a new one is to become ecstatic, to finish it is to grieve, and to wait for the next one is torment!”—Chattanooga Times

      The Clairvoyant Countess
    • Mrs Pollifax and the Hong Kong Buddha

      • 210pages
      • 8 heures de lecture
      4,5(2)Évaluer

      Recently married, Mrs. Pollifax finds herself unexpectedly sent on a mission to Hong Kong. The story unfolds as she navigates the challenges of espionage while balancing her new life as a wife. Her adventurous spirit and resourcefulness come to the forefront as she tackles the complexities of her assignment in a vibrant setting. The narrative promises a blend of humor, intrigue, and the excitement of international travel, showcasing Mrs. Pollifax's unique charm and determination in her latest escapade.

      Mrs Pollifax and the Hong Kong Buddha
    • Mrs Pollifax Pursued

      • 226pages
      • 8 heures de lecture
      4,3(14)Évaluer

      Armed with only an open mind and a little karate, Mrs Pollifax is the most lovable and most unlikely of international spies.

      Mrs Pollifax Pursued
    • The Amazing Mrs Pollifax

      • 210pages
      • 8 heures de lecture
      4,3(16)Évaluer

      In Istanbul, Mrs. Pollifax embarks on a mission to connect with a defecting female spy, but her plans quickly unravel, leading her into unexpected peril. As she navigates the complexities of espionage, the story blends suspense with her trademark wit and resourcefulness, showcasing her ability to handle dangerous situations with charm and determination.

      The Amazing Mrs Pollifax
    • Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax

      • 192pages
      • 7 heures de lecture
      4,2(24510)Évaluer

      Mrs. Virgil (Emily) Pollifax of New Brunswick, New Jersey, was a widow with grown children. She was tired of attending her Garden Club meetings. She wanted to do something good for her country. So, naturally, she became a CIA agent. This time, the assignment sounds as tasty as a taco. A quick trip to Mexico City is on her agenda. Unfortunately, something goes wrong, and our dear Mrs. Pollifax finds herself embroiled in quite a hot Cold War—and her country's enemies find themselves entangled with one unbelievably feisty lady.

      Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax
    • The Elusive Mrs. Pollifax

      • 208pages
      • 8 heures de lecture
      4,2(6836)Évaluer

      “Mrs. Pollifax gives Agatha Christie's Miss Marple a rival to reckon with.”—Toronto Star If you make it across the border, get us help. Some of us care. Do you understand? Right now we desperately need passports and identity papers. The arrests grow insane. At the very hour this message was en route to the CIA, Mrs. Pollifax was waiting for her night-blooming cereus to do its thing. She hardly got to see it, however, because Mr. Carstairs was already on his way to recruit that gallant lady for another daring mission. Soon the most unlikely of all international spies was sporting a beautiful new hat—perfect for hiding eight forged passports. “Mrs. Pollifax is an enchantress.”—The New York Times

      The Elusive Mrs. Pollifax
    • Palm for Mrs. Pollifax

      • 191pages
      • 7 heures de lecture
      4,1(6180)Évaluer

      “Mrs. Pollifax gives Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple a rival to reckon with.”—Toronto Star “What we are looking for—aside from the stolen Plutonium, Mrs. Pollifax—is evil in its purest form.” Mrs. Pollifax was leading a very full life: Garden Club, karate, yoga—and a little spying now and then. This time the mysterious Mr. Carstairs sent her to Switzerland—to a famous health resort where the world’s intelligence agents had gathered. The mission: to track down a missing package of plutonium. Just enough to make a small atom bomb. It was a job that suited Mrs. Pollifax’s talents. She was good with people—and good at sniffing out their secrets. But it was not until she became enchanted with Robin, the young jewel thief, that her new adventure really began. . . .

      Palm for Mrs. Pollifax
    • Mrs. Pollifax on the China Station

      • 216pages
      • 8 heures de lecture
      4,1(4776)Évaluer

      Once again, Mrs. Pollifax, the cheerful little woman with the flyaway white hair and a penchant for old hats is plunged headfirst into another hair-raising CIA mission. Posing as a tourist in China, Emily Pollifax meets the sinister challenges of the Orient to safeguard a treasure for the CIA...and all but loses her life in the bargain.

      Mrs. Pollifax on the China Station
    • In a thrilling adventure, Mrs. Pollifax collaborates with her retired CIA friend, John Farrell, to smuggle a critical manuscript out of Jordan. This document reveals explosive truths about Saddam Hussein's regime, placing them in grave danger as they navigate a world of espionage and intrigue. Their mission highlights themes of bravery and the quest for justice amidst political turmoil.

      Mrs Pollifax, Innocent Tourist