I have read or listened to all of the books in the series. Didn't like about the speaker was that she pronounced Pollifax several different ways. An engaging story that may have you listening for longer than you intended. With only her wits and charm, she manages to unexpectedly and courageously save the day when a simple FBI information exchange goes horribly wrong. " Adorably set in the 60s with no mobiles, internet or whiz-bang gadgets for our intrepid and spry accidental spy to rely on. Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:. I also am a sucker for a "spy" story, especially one involving an older woman who wears such extravagant hats and whose acheivements are those of perseverence and attitude." I enjoy learning a little about each country she visits, and all of the new characters she introduces. The stories themselves are fun in several ways. Pollifax is one of those characters who I would love to be real life friends with. Pollifax series and I was hooked from here on out. "This is the first of Dorothy Gilman's Mrs. Pollifax finds herself embroilied in quite a hot Cold War-and her country's enemies find themsleves entangled with one unbelievably feisty lady. Unfortunately, something goes wrong, and our dear Mrs. A quick trip to Mexico City is on her agenda. This time, the assignment sounds as tasty as a taco. She wanted to do something good for her country. She was tired of attending her Garden Club meetings. Virgil (Emily) Pollifax of New Brunswick, New Jersey, was a widow with grown children.
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