The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax

by Dorothy Gilman · 1966

When the unassuming, sweet‑spoken matriarch of a quiet suburban family receives a cryptic summons from the CIA, Mrs. Pollifax’s ordinary life is turned upside‑down. In this lively installment, the retired schoolteacher-turned‑accidental spy is thrust into a high‑stakes adventure across Europe, where she must outwit smugglers, decode hidden messages, and navigate a tangled web of double‑crosses—all while keeping her beloved garden club and her husband none the wiser. Gilman blends humor, heart, and nail‑biting suspense as Mrs. Pollifax proves that courage and cleverness have no age limit, delivering a charming, fast‑paced tale that will delight both longtime fans and newcomers to the series.