AUTHOR

Dorothy Gilman

Dorothy Edith Gilman was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the daughter of a minister. In 1940, she attended Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. In 1945, she married Edgar A. Butters, Jr., with whom she had two children. In 1963, she attended the University of Pennsylvania. She divorced in 1965. She wrote mystery and spy novels, and is best known for her Mrs. Pollifax series. In 2010 she was awarded the annual Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America.

Books by Dorothy Gilman

The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax

Average rating: 7.35

23 ratings

The Elusive Mrs. Pollifax

Average rating: 7.2

5 ratings

The Amazing Mrs. Pollifax

Average rating: 8

4 ratings

Mrs. Pollifax on Safari

Average rating: 7.33

3 ratings

Mrs. Pollifax on the China Station

Average rating: 7.33

3 ratings

Mrs. Pollifax Pursued

Average rating: 6

3 ratings

A Palm for Mrs. Pollifax

Average rating: 8

2 ratings

Mrs. Pollifax and the Second Thief

Average rating: 7.5

2 ratings

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