Mrs. Plansky's Revenge [B1809]

2023 HCDJ in excellent condition. Mrs. Plansky's Revenge introduces the irresistible and unforgettable Mrs. Loretta Plansky, a recent widow in her seventies as she is settling into retirement in Florida, dealing with her 98-year-old father, and fielding requests for money from her beloved children and grandchildren. Thankfully, her new hip hasn't changed her killer tennis game one bit. One night Mrs. Plansky is startled awake by a phone call from a voice claiming to be her grandson Will, who desperately needs ten thousand dollars to get out of a jam. Of course, Loretta obliges-after all, what are grandmothers for, even grandmothers who still haven't gotten a simple 'thank you' for a gift sent weeks ago. Not that she's counting. By morning, Mrs. Plansky has lost everything. Law enforcement announces that Loretta's life savings have vanished, and that it's hopeless to find the scammers behind the heist. First humiliated, then furious, Loretta Plansky refuses to be just another victim. In a courageous bid for justice, Mrs. Plansky follows her only clue on a whirlwind adventure to a small village in Romania to get her money and her dignity back-and perhaps find a new lease on life, too.

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "While it may be such an unlikely story, I was entertained and really loved this one. Loretta is the kind of grandma I want to be."; "There are times when I just want to read something that makes me smile and forget the giant sh*t-show that rages outside my door. This book was just that. It's a fun adventure, and Mrs. Plansky is delightful. Honestly, I was reading it and envisioning my mom, which was fun and also mildly comforting. It's a cute story. Highly recommend."; "Not a particularly believable plot, but a delightful caper."