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.

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 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.

The Honourable Miss Phryne Fisher is feeling dull. But is she bored enough to leave her identity, her home and family behind and join Farrell's Circus and Wild Beast Show? There have been strange things happening at the circus. And when Phryne is asked by her friends - Samson the Strong Man, Alan the carousel operator and Doreen the Snake Woman - to help them, curiosity gets the better of her. Peeling off her wealth and privilege, Phryne takes a job as a trickhorse-rider, wearing hand-me-down clothes and a new name. Someone seems determined to see the circus fail and Phryne must find out who that might be and why they want it badly enough to resort to poison, assault and murder. Diving into the dangerous underworld of 1920s Melbourne and the wild, eccentric life under the big top, Phryne proves her courage and ingenuity yet again, aided only by her quick intelligence, an oddly attractive clown, and a stout and helpful bear...

Encountering a group of thugs en route to a gala performance of Gilbert and Sullivan's "Ruddigore," Phryne Fisher rescues a handsome Chinese man and his grandmother, while later a bizarre death onstage interrupts the theatrical festivities.