Part of Mrs. Pollifax, book 7
First published 1985
Emily Pollifax has just gotten married, but duty calls when the CIA needs her in China. She must locate Sheng Ti, a young operative who possesses crucial intelligence about Feng Imports, a company that once served as an agency cover. The mission seems straightforward until Mrs. Pollifax discovers that only she has managed to earn Sheng's trust. What begins as a simple contact operation quickly spirals into something far more dangerous. The investigation reveals a complex criminal network trafficking drugs and smuggled diamonds. Mrs. Pollifax finds herself working alongside a reformed cat burglar who now operates as an Interpol agent and encounters a puzzling psychic whose abilities may prove vital. As she digs deeper into the conspiracy surrounding Feng Imports, the stakes escalate dramatically. Murder enters the equation, and Mrs. Pollifax realizes she may become the next target. The elderly spy must use all her experience and intuition to survive in Hong Kong's shadowy underworld while unraveling a plot that threatens more than just her own life.
Genres: adventure, mystery, crime, thriller, espionage
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: China, Hong Kong
Period: 20th-century
224 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Fawcett Books