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I've just returned to the Mrs. Pollifax series after a decade or so of reading them repeatedly. Does anyone know of a similar series of this calibre? I must say that I am rather squeamish about blasphemy, of which there is a smattering in some of the books in this series and of profanity of which thankfully I have met none in my rereading of them.

Jonathan Have you read the Amelia Peabody series by Elizabeth Peters?

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Does this book actually exist? I don't see it anywhere in the list of published books, except here.

Nd It does exist. I just read one from putting it on hold in my library. However, searching Goodreads by the ISBN number on the back of the book, 3-11110…moreIt does exist. I just read one from putting it on hold in my library. However, searching Goodreads by the ISBN number on the back of the book, 3-1111000117794, pulls up nothing. The edition I have was published in 1966 and actually has a Library of Congress catalog number printed with the publishing credits: 66-12241. It's the first, and best, one to my way of thinking, where Mrs. Pollifax goes as a walk-in to the CIA.
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Is suicide a topic in this book and if so, is it a side story or at the core of this book? No spoilers if you can help it - thanks :)

London Howell Yes, it is a topic. Side topic/backstory used as motivation. It isn’t hammered on repetitively, but not shied away from either. I found it refreshingl…moreYes, it is a topic. Side topic/backstory used as motivation. It isn’t hammered on repetitively, but not shied away from either. I found it refreshingly direct and poignant without being sappy or used for drama. Just real.(less)

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I love the Mrs. Pollifax series. Glad you like them too Beth. Did you just start reading these, or have you read others over the years?

Elizabeth C I just started reading them a few days ago! They’re wonderful so I can’t wait to read more. I’m glad it’s a series.

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I love Dorothy Gilman...newly discovered for me: Phryne Fisher Mysteries by Kate Greenwoid. A little racy but all in fun and I love the setting. Australia in the 1920s?

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