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Mrs. Pollifax, a former Army officer turned housewife, has long vowed to quit espionage. Yet when a new assignment requests she deliver a small, unspecified object to an agent in Thailand and reunite him, she finds herself thrust back into danger. Upon arrival, she learns her contact has been murdered and her husband has vanished. Trapped in the ominous Thai countryside, Mrs. Pollifax is joined by a curious fellow who proposes to assist her. Unsure whether he is a trustworthy ally or a conspirator, she must navigate unknown terrain and the shadowy plots surrounding her husband's disappearance. The story blends mystery, deception, and the challenges of a lady spy in an unfamiliar land.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Dorothy Gilman
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