“Mrs. Pollifax” is a charming series of spy novels featuring a 70-year-old widow who is unexpectedly recruited by the CIA. With a lighthearted and humorous tone, Gilman’s stories detail Mrs. Pollifax’s surprisingly successful missions around the globe, showcasing an unlikely heroine’s bravery and resourcefulness. The series is distinguished by its gentle espionage and the delightful juxtaposition of an elderly woman in a dangerous profession.













