MRS. PLANSKY GOES ROGUE

Petrea Burchard's portrayal of Mrs. Plansky brings to life a believable and endearing character. Listeners will feel like they've met the witty, athletic 70-year-old before. A widow who is caring for her 90-something father, Mrs. Plansky embarks on a daring mission to solve the kidnapping of her son and her tennis partner, who is also her love interest. Burchard's interpretations of Mrs. Plansky's thought processes are clear as she navigates a yacht explosion, a near drowning, a plane crash, and a dramatic island rescue. Her detective instincts shine, tempered by touches of forgetfulness and generous doses of humorous logic. Burchard also projects Mrs. Plansky's determined pursuit of justice. Listeners will fall under the spell of this spirited and tenacious detective. B.J.P. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2025]