Part of Mrs. Pollifax, book 8
First published 1988
Emily Pollifax swears she's done with espionage work forever. But when the CIA asks her to make one simple delivery in Thailand, she agrees to carry a small item to an agent and retrieve another in return. The mission seems straightforward enough for a supposed retiree. Everything goes wrong the instant she arrives. Her contact lies dead, and someone has kidnapped her husband Cyrus. Now Mrs. Pollifax faces the Thai wilderness with only a mysterious local guide for company. She cannot tell if this strange companion wants to help her locate Cyrus or if he has darker motives. The dense countryside holds dangers she cannot predict. Every step forward could lead her closer to her husband or deeper into a trap. Mrs. Pollifax must rely on her instincts and experience to navigate both the treacherous terrain and the uncertain loyalties of those around her.
Genres: adventure, mystery, thriller, espionage
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, reluctant-hero
Setting: Thailand
Period: 20th-century
194 pages · Paperback · Farrago