Kerry Greenwood Libri

Caschetto di capelli neri e lisci che incornicia un viso dalla pelle di porcellana, vivissimi occhi grigioverdi, figura sottile e slanciata che tradisce una vitalità irrefrenabile, abbigliamento ricercato fin nei minimi dettagli. Phryne Fisher pare la tipica maschietta degli anni Venti allegra e mondana e invece fa il detective privato a Melbourne. Tre mesi prima, infatti, stanca di condurre la vita frivola dell’alta società londinese cui appartiene per diritto di nascita, si è imbarcata per l’Australia e ha svolto e concluso con successo la sua prima indagine. Ora a chiederle aiuto è una certa Mrs McNaughton, la quale teme che il figlio voglia uccidere il padre, uomo peraltro detestabile, con cui è in aperto conflitto per questioni di soldi. Quando la morte annunciata si verifica, il giovane, pur protestando la sua innocenza, viene subito arrestato. Tocca a Phryne, che nel contempo deve occuparsi anche del rapimento di una bambina, scoprire il vero colpevole e scagionare il ragazzo. Lo farà con aplomb, intuito e classe e con alcuni metodi... poco ortodossi.

Meet Phryne Fisher, the 1920s' most elegant and irrepressible sleuth, in her first three adventures bound together in one great value volume. This is the perfect way to introduce your friends to your favourite and most stylish sleuth—or to catch up on some of Miss Fisher's earlier career. Our unflappable, unconventional and uninhibited heroine, The Honourable Phryne Fisher, leaves the tedium of English high society for Melbourne, Australia, and never looks back. In her first three adventures, she encounters communism, cocaine, kidnappers, and murderers. Phryne handles everything—danger, excitement and love—with her inimitable panache and flair, and still finds a little time for discreet dalliances and delicious diversions. This brilliant omnibus volume presents Cocaine Blues, Flying Too High and Murder on the Ballarat Train.

Set in the sweltering summer of Melbourne, the story follows Corinna Chapman, a bakery owner who despises the chaotic Christmas season. As she navigates her quirky life, filled with a rose-loving donkey, a distracted assistant, and a captivating man named Daniel, she becomes embroiled in the search for two runaway lovers. With the help of freegans, hackers, and singing vegans, Corinna and Daniel confront a dangerous cult and a vengeful group of Romanies, leading to a thrilling and humorous adventure.

Set against the backdrop of the Trojan War, this narrative explores the life of a princess who is not only a sister to legendary heroes Hector and Paris but also a devoted Priestess of Apollo. The story delves into her struggles and sacrifices, highlighting her unique position within the royal family and her spiritual duties. As she navigates the complexities of love, loyalty, and fate, her character embodies the conflict between personal desires and the demands of her lineage and duty.

Corinna Chapman, a skilled baker, finds herself yearning for excitement during her holiday as her friends pursue their own adventures. Boredom leads her to accept a baking gig for a soap opera set, where her friends are auditioning. However, her quiet time quickly spirals into chaos involving nursery rhymes and a tiger named Tabitha. Meanwhile, a young woman faces severe bullying from her corrupt corporate bosses, adding a layer of intrigue to Corinna's already complicated life. This is the sixth installment in the Corinna Chapman series.

Set against the festive backdrop of a lavish 1928 Christmas party at Werribee Manor, Phryne Fisher finds herself drawn into a whirlwind of glamour and intrigue. Initially hesitant to attend, she is spurred into action by ominous threats. Amidst the revelry, she mingles with an eclectic cast, from polo-playing women to a rude child, while enjoying the vibrant jazz scene. However, the celebration takes a dark turn when kidnappings occur, prompting Phryne to unravel cryptic clues in a scavenger hunt to rescue the hostages and restore order.

The elegant Miss Phryne Fisher returns in this scintillating collection, featuring four new stories The Honourable Phryne Fisher--she of the Lulu bob, cupid's bow lips, diamante garters, and pearl-handled pistol--is the 1920s' most elegant and irrepressible sleuth. Miss Phryne Fisher is up to her stunning green eyes in intriguing crime in each of these entertaining, fun, and compulsively readable stories. Whether sniffing out the whereabouts of a priceless pilfered book, an heirloom locket, or a missing eight-year-old girl, Miss Fisher proves herself more than equal to the task--and always fashionably attired. With the ever-loyal Dot, the ingenious Mr. Butler, and all of Phryne's friends and household, the action is as fast as Phryne's wit and logic.

The latest in a series of delightful and adventurous cosy crime tales featuring the glamorous and feisty Phryne Fisher.

The seventeenth book in a series of delightful and adventurous cosy crime tales featuring the glamorous and feisty Phryne Fisher.

Always enticing in divine twenties fashion, Phryne, one of the most exciting and likeable heroines in crime writing today, leads us through a tightly plotted maze of thrilling adventure set in 1920s Australia.