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Mrs. Pollifax books in order

by Dorothy Gilman · 14 books listed so far · Adult

Order: from the publisher's numbered list (penguinrandomhouse.com)

Last checked: September 25, 2026, against penguinrandomhouse.com

  1. 1 The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax book cover by Dorothy Gilman

    The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax

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    Start hereFirst book in the main order.
  2. 2 The Amazing Mrs. Pollifax book cover by Dorothy Gilman

    The Amazing Mrs. Pollifax

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  3. 3 The Elusive Mrs. Pollifax book cover by Dorothy Gilman

    The Elusive Mrs. Pollifax

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  4. 4 Palm for Mrs. Pollifax book cover by Dorothy Gilman

    Palm for Mrs. Pollifax

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  5. 5 Mrs. Pollifax on Safari book cover by Dorothy Gilman

    Mrs. Pollifax on Safari

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  6. 6 Mrs. Pollifax on the China Station book cover by Dorothy Gilman
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    Mrs. Pollifax and the Hong Kong Buddha

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  8. 8 Mrs. Pollifax and the Golden Triangle book cover by Dorothy Gilman
  9. 9 Mrs. Pollifax and the Whirling Dervish book cover by Dorothy Gilman
  10. 10 Mrs. Pollifax and the Second Thief book cover by Dorothy Gilman
  11. 11 Mrs. Pollifax Pursued book cover by Dorothy Gilman

    Mrs. Pollifax Pursued

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  12. 12 Mrs. Pollifax and the Lion Killer book cover by Dorothy Gilman
  13. 13 Mrs. Pollifax, Innocent Tourist book cover by Dorothy Gilman
  14. 14 Mrs. Pollifax Unveiled book cover by Dorothy Gilman

    Mrs. Pollifax Unveiled

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What the story is

The Library of Congress files The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax under the subject headings Pollifax, Emily (Fictitious character), Mexico and Albania.

Source: lccn.loc.gov, checked 2026-11-06

About the author

Wikidata lists Dorothy Gilman as born in 1923 in New Brunswick.

Source: wikidata.org, checked 2026-11-06

Wikidata lists Dorothy Gilman as educated at University of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.

Source: wikidata.org, checked 2026-11-06

Wikidata lists an award for Dorothy Gilman: Edgar Awards (2010).

Source: wikidata.org, checked 2026-11-06

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