Palm for Mrs. Pollifax Audiobook

" This was a re-read, and I quite enjoyed it again, but I have the same question I remember having the first time I read it years ago. What is the title referring to? What palm? I didn't notice one anywhere in the story. "

" Cute. Quick. "

" The most fun of this series I've read yet----imagine, she substituted canned PEACHES for the plutoniam--still chuckling about that. :-) "

" Grandma Pollifax: the karate-chopping CIA agent. This book was of course a scream, and although Mrs. Pollifax seemed a little slow on the uptake a couple times, she lives to see another day! "

" [These notes were made in 1987:]. I approached Mrs. Pollifax, a new detective for me, with the more curiosity because she had been recommended by a friend who does not often indulge in light reading. And indeed Mrs. Pollifax is a little off-beat for a detective; she shares with Miss Marple her age, sex, and boundless curiosity, but Mrs. Pollifax's intelligence is more straightforward, and she is considerably more effective physically in her rather more threatening world. One cannot imagine Miss Marple sliding down a rope, far less knocking a man out with a karate chop - Mrs. P. does both in this novel! She is, of course, American, which I suppose explains a lot. The plot is very up-to-date, dealing in murder only as a sort of side-effect to the even more serious crimes of stealing plutonium and destabilizing an African government. There is an evil sheik, an engaging young jewel-thief named Robin (one of the good guys), and a nervous intelligent young boy, son of one of the high-ups in the aforementioned African country. The novel is set in a health clinic/hotel in Switzerland, and a certain amount of it is concerned with the goings-on of Mrs. P's CIA bosses (presented as extremely nice and unsinister) and of InterPol. Mrs. Pollifax saves the day by substituting canned peaches for the plutonium. A pleasant read. I may try some more of these. "

" I enjoyed this book, but so far the first in the series is the best in my opinion. "

" Another charming adventure. "

" Tried to get Reed to listen to this one with me since it was set in Switzerland. Nothing doing. "

" Not quite as good as the first 3 in the Mrs. P. series, but still a fun read. "

" I am finding these mystery books to be very enjoyable. The writing is clever and the characters interesting. Decent mysteries too. In this book, Mrs. Pollifax is sent to a health resort in Switzerland, and, as usual, gets more involved in her assignment that she is supposed to. Good fun. "

" Mrs. Pollifax is becoming one of my favorites. "

" pretty clean and predictable, but I like her "

" A fun light read. After reading four of these mysteries they are getting a little formulaic, but still quite fun. "

" This, my first Mrs Pollifax, read in the Readers Digest Condensed version, had me completely hooked. What a wonderful character. Dorothy Gilman's writing is charming, her outlook on life positive and broad. "

" Cute, fast-moving mystery. The first Mrs. Pollifax book I have read, but now I think I'd like to read more! "

" I really like this book. I started reading her books in 6th grade. They are super light, exciting, and amazing. You should read them. "

" Possibly my second-favourite Pollifax. "

" My dad introduced me to the Mrs. Pollifax series awhile back. It's an old series - about a Grandma who becomes a spy - SOO fun and full of interesting info! I got them all and loved them! (= "

" My favourite Mrs Pollifax thus far. "

" I love Mrs. Pollifax. I wish there were more books but there are not. I think this is the only one i had not read yet. "

" Mrs. Pollifax books are always entertaining, but this one is the best. I love the jewelry thief she meets on her trip, and it's my favorite of her adventures. I also think it's Gilman's best written book. I recommend it, especially on audiobook! "

" Mrs. Pollifax is quite simply one of my favorite detectives: up for anything, observant, canny, clever and kind, sweet and unassuming, intelligent and well-read. I hope I'm as keen when I'm her age! "

" Mrs. Pollifax is a great character. She knows karate, sort of does yoga, and always emerges as the hero. And she's over 60 or so! "

" I am addicted to these little mysteries! If this teaching thing doesn't work out, I might just try to be a CIA agent. lol "

" Dorothy Gillman always provides a really good story with some twists and turns. I think Mrs. Pollifax is a totally beleivable character. "

" This series is just delightful to read. "

" These books are definitely "formulaic", but who cares...you can't help but love a little old lady who gets her second wind in life as a CIA agent. I plan to read all 13 books in the series. "

" These books are definitely "formulaic", but who cares...you can't help but love a little old lady who gets her second wind in life as a CIA agent. I plan to read all 13 books in the series. "

" The most fun of this series I've read yet----imagine, she substituted canned PEACHES for the plutoniam--still chuckling about that. :-) "

" I really like this book. I started reading her books in 6th grade. They are super light, exciting, and amazing. You should read them. "

" Absolute popcorn novels. They aren't remotely realistic, but they are entertaining and diverting for a couple of hours of escapism. "

" Mrs.Pollifax always seems to squeak out of these crazy situations. Always a pleasure! "

" I think it is my favorite in the series so far. "

" Sweet character and easy fun read. I love to read Mrs. Pollifax books when the world feels too hard and ugly. "

" This delightful lady reminds me of my darling neighbor Dorothy. I enjoy the light reading of her adventures, as well as the chance to remember the world before cell phones, airport security, and computers! "

" I love Mrs. Pollifax. I wish there were more books but there are not. I think this is the only one i had not read yet. "

" My dad introduced me to the Mrs. Pollifax series awhile back. It's an old series - about a Grandma who becomes a spy - SOO fun and full of interesting info! I got them all and loved them! (= "