![]() ![]() An example of this trait is evidenced by a character in A Palm for Mrs. Most of the novels take place in existing countries and include authentic details however, characters in the stories sometimes originate from fictional places that resemble groups of real-life countries. Recurring characters include Bishop, Carstairs' assistant John Sebastian Farrell, an agent turned art dealer and in later books, Cyrus Reed, a man with whom Mrs. Pollifax's tendency to take an interest in people who seem disconnected with her mission, but who either become part of the investigation and/or who prove to be of invaluable assistance to resolving the case. ![]() A consistent theme throughout the series is Mrs. The Emily Pollifax novels frequently employ comic relief and suspense. Carstairs, and her ensuing adventure leads her to a career in espionage. Pollifax is given what is supposed to be a simple courier assignment by Operations Chief, Mr. Through an initial misunderstanding, Mrs. Pollifax is a widow and senior citizen who decides one day to leave her comfortable apartment in New Brunswick, New Jersey and join the CIA. Emily Pollifax is the heroine of a series of spy- mystery novels by Dorothy Gilman. Emily Pollifax usually wears a hat with attached flowers. ![]()
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