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Published in 1988

Eighth book of the series. On the very morning Mrs. Pollifax and her husband Cyrus are leaving for Bangkok, the CIA arrives on her doorstep with an urgent request for help. All she’s got to do is carry a small object to someone named Ruamsak, and get something from him in exchange. After her arrival, however, she discovers the body of a murdered man and, moments later, watches in horror as Cyrus is kidnapped! Soon Mrs. Pollifax is tramping through the ominous Thai countryside — known for its smugglers and drug warlords — led by a curious called Bonchoo, who may be trying to help find her husband. Or may have other, more sinister plans….

Mrs Pollifax and the Golden Triangle

Published in 1985

Seventh in the series. Faster than she can say her name, the newly married Mrs. Pollifax is packed and ready to go on another adventure — her most dangerous assignment yet. Lured away from renovating her idyllic country home, she flies off to Hong Kong, where a young agent, whom she’d helped smuggle out of Mainland China, holds the answers to what is going on at the sinister Feng Imports — a one-time agency front. Only Mrs. Pollifax can stop what turns out to be a frightening and ominous plot involving illicit drugs, smuggled diamonds, a famous cat burglar turned Interpol agent, a mysterious psychic, and, of course, murder — quite possibly her own…..

Mrs Pollifax and the Hong Kong Buddha

Published in 1983

Sixth book. “The job we have in mind,” Carstairs began smoothly, “Could be extremely dangerous…” the cheerful Mrs. Virgil (Emily) Pollifax of new Brunswick, New Jersey, is once again plunged headfirst into a hair-raising CIA mission. Posing as a tourist in China, Mrs. Pollifax meets sinister challenges of the orient to safeguard a treasure for the CIA…and all but loses her life in the bargain.

Mrs Pollifax on China Station

Published in 1977

Fifth book in the series. 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

Published in 1973

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….

A Palm for Mrs Pollifax

Published in 1971

Third in the series. While waiting for a view of her night-blooming cereus, the mild-seeming Mrs. Pollifax received urgent orders for a daring mission to aid an escape. Soon, the unlikely-looking international spy was sporting a beautiful new hat that hid eight forged passports….

The Elusive Mrs Pollifax

Published in 1970

Second in the series. When Emily Pollifax answered the phone that Sunday morning she quickly forgot about her garden club tea in the afternoon. The last time she had heard the voice on the other end of the line it had sent her off on a journey that plunged her into a wild tangle of secret agents and high adventure. Now the man from the CIA was asking if she could leave immediately on a mission that would take her halfway across the world. What could Mrs. Pollifax say but yes?

Published in 1966

First in the series. Mrs. Virgil (Emily) Pollifax of New Brunswick, New Jersey, was a widow with grown, married children. She was tired of attending her garden club meetings. She wanted to do something for her country. So, naturally, she became a CIA agent. She takes on a ‘job’ in Mexico City. The assignment doesn’t sound dangerous at first, but then, as often happens, something goes wrong. Now our dear Mrs. Pollifax finds herself embroiled in quite a cold war – - and her country’s enemies find themselves entangled with one unbelievably feisty lady.

The Unexpected Mrs Pollifax