Meet Mrs Planksy, supposed retiree, reckless motorbike rider and exasperated solver of international internet scams.

Mrs Plansky's Revenge is bestselling author Spencer Quinn's first novel in a new series since the meteoric launch of Chet and Bernie - introducing the irresistible and unforgettable Mrs Plansky, in a story perfect for book clubs and commercial fiction readers.

Mrs Loretta Plansky, a widow in her seventies, is settling into retirement in Florida while 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 needs ten thousand dollars to get out of a jam.

By morning, Mrs Plansky has lost everything. Law enforcement announces that her 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.

'Mrs Plansky is a wonderfully memorable heroine, full of wit...Readers will be eager to see what Mrs Plansky gets up to next.' - Publisher's Weekly

'Nothing short of masterful.' - The Los Angeles Times

'I absolutely adored this book. Really fun but with a few teeth, as well. Mrs. Plansky is a terrific character. The story ticks along like a good watch.' - Stephen King