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When plutonium disappears, the CIA turns to an unlikely ally: an elderly grandmother who knows karate. She uses her unique expertise to track the stolen material, bringing espionage to the streets of Switzerland. The novel blends humor, suspense, and a charismatic female sleuth in a classic espionage thriller.
First publish date: 1973
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Dorothy Gilman
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