Dorothy Gilman started writing when she was 9 and knew early on she was to be a writer. At 11, she competed against 10 to 16-year-olds in a story contest and won first place. She attended Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and briefly the University of Pennsylvania. She planned to write and illustrate children's books. She married Edgar A. Butters Jr, in 1945, this ended in divorce in 1965. Dorothy worked as an art teacher & telephone operator before becoming an author. She wrote children’s stories for more than ten years under the name Dorothy Gilman Butters and then began writing adult novels about Mrs. Pollifax–a retired grandmother who becomes a CIA agent. The Mrs. Pollifax series made Dorothy famous. While her stories nourish people’s thirst for adventure and mystery, Dorothy knew about nourishing the body as well. On her farm in Nova Scotia, she grew medicinal herbs and used this knowledge of herbs in many of her stories, including A Nun in the Closet. She travelled extensively, and used these experiences in her novels as well. Many of Dorothy’s books, feature strong women having adventures around the world. In 2010 Gilman was awarded the annual Grand Master Award by the Mystery Writers of America. Dorothy spent much of her life in Connecticut, New Mexico, and Maine. She died at age 88 of complications of Alzheimer's disease. She is survived by two sons, Christopher Butters and Jonathan Butters; and two grandchildren. CONTENT: Mrs. Pollifax Series1. Dorothy Gilman - The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax (read by Barbara Rosenblat)2. Dorothy Gilman - The Amazing Mrs. Pollifax (read by Barbara Rosenblat)3. Dorothy Gilman - The Elusive Mrs. Pollifax (read by Barbara Rosenblat)4. Dorothy Gilman - A Palm For Mrs. Pollifax (read by Barbara Rosenblat)5. Dorothy Gilman - Mrs. Pollifax On Safari (read by Barbara Rosenblat)6. Dorothy Gilman - Mrs. Pollifax On The China Station (read by Barbara Rosenblat)7. Dorothy Gilman - Mrs. Pollifax And The Hong Kong Buddha (read by Barbara Rosenblat)8. Dorothy Gilman - Mrs. Pollifax And The Golden Triangle (read by Barbara Rosenblat)9. Dorothy Gilman - Mrs. Pollifax And The Whirling Dervish (read by Barbara Rosenblat)10. Dorothy Gilman - Mrs. Pollifax And The Second Thief (read by Barbara Rosenblat)11. Dorothy Gilman - Mrs. Pollifax Pursued (read by Barbara Rosenblat)12. Dorothy Gilman - Mrs. Pollifax And The Lion Killer (read by Barbara Rosenblat)13. Dorothy Gilman - Mrs. Pollifax, Innocent Tourist (read by Barbara Rosenblat)14. Dorothy Gilman - Mrs. Pollifax Unveiled (read by Barbara Rosenblat)Non-Series15. Dorothy Gilman - Uncertain Voyage (read by Alyssa Bresnahan)16. Dorothy Gilman - Thale's Folly (read by John McDonough)17. Dorothy Gilman - A Nun In The Closet (read by Roslyn Alexander)18. Dorothy Gilman - The Clairvoyant Countess (read by Ruth Ann Phimister) Audio-DVD format: It can be used on DVD and DVD-Rom players, also on devices such as Playstation, Xbox or portable DVD players. In addition, the tracks can be taken to any mp3 player, such as portable mp3 player, tablets, smartphones, etc. through the computer. - The tracks are handled in the same way that you would handle the songs through iTunes. - The number of discs varies by each title, although generally it goes in a single disc. - The AudioDVD format is not the same as traditional CDs and does not work on CD players. Please be sure to use one of the players mentioned above. - The format of the tracks is MP3; This is the extension of better handling and of more quality. - Kbps vary by title. - Audiobooks are read by professional narrators. MP3-CD format: This audio CD-MP3 works on your computer. It also works on CD and DVD players with mp3 capacity, including car stereos. - The number of discs varies by each title. Each disc can contain one or several audiobooks. - The mp3 tracks can be taken to different mp3 players or smartphones and iphone or ipad. Make sure your device is compatible with this technology before making your purchase. - The format of the tracks is MP3; This is the extension of better handling and of more quality. - Kbps vary by title. - Audiobooks are read by professional narrators. SHIPPING: All audiobooks are sent through USPS First Class and will arrive at your hands between 7 and 10 days after your purchase (usually much sooner than later). A link will be sent so you can track your product online. We ship worldwide through USPS. RETURNS: If the product presents any problem, we will send you another one immediately! Any disagreement will always be resolved. You will also have the PayPal purchase protection against any problem that occurs with your purchase. Original case is not included with your purchase. Pictures Of Disc covers/cases in this listing are for illustrative purposes only.
