Dorothy Gilman has written at least 34 books. Their most popular book is The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax with 56 saves with an average rating of 3.84⭐.
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.
Series
14 primary booksAuthored 100% of series
Mrs. Pollifax is a 14-book series with 14 released primary works first released in 1966 with contributions by Dorothy Gilman.
Series
1 primary bookAuthored 100% of series
Madame Karitska is a 1-book series first released in 1975 with contributions by Dorothy Gilman.