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In the third Mrs. Pollifax adventure, former CIA operative Emily Pollifax travels to the African kingdom of Ubangiba to assist in the coronation of its new king, Sammat, an American‑educated African. However, the festivities are disrupted by a series of violent incidents unleashed by a towering lion that roams the savannah—a creature considered a harbinger of doom in the local tradition. With the throne and the safety of the people at risk, Pollifax must untangle the mystery behind the killings and determine whether the lion is truly responsible, or if darker forces are at play. The novel continues the spirited and resourceful escapades of this women spy protagonist.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Dorothy Gilman
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