“Mrs. Pollifax on the China Station” by Dorothy Gilman

When Mr. Carstairs calls with a trip to China, Mrs. Pollifax can hardly believe her luck. She’s always longed to see it: the Great Wall, ancient temples, and faraway provinces few Americans had ever visited.

Of course, there’s a catch. She’ll be traveling with an ordinary tour group, but her real assignment is to quietly protect a priceless CIA asset hidden somewhere along the route. Somebody on that tour isn’t what they seem, and in a country where every move is watched, one wrong step could end the mission, or Emily herself.

Armed with her wits, her karate, and her famous flowered hats, Mrs. Pollifax sets out across China on her most daring adventure yet. It’s the sixth book in Dorothy Gilman’s beloved series, and it’s full of warmth, wit, and suspense.

This mass-market paperback is in good condition, and it’s waiting for you at Dead Tree Dreams.