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Description edit
The second in the classic Phryne Fisher series from Kerry Greenwood, featuring the irresistible heroine Phryne. Whether she’s foiling kidnappers, seducing beautiful young men or simply deciding what to wear for dinner, Phryne handles everything with her inimitable panache and flair. Danger,... read more
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Characters edit
- Phryne Fisher: Aristocratic private investigator with a heart of gold, string of lovers, a sharp wit, and nerves of steel
- Albert "Bert" Johnston: Anti-establishment cab driver who assists Phryne with investigations. Cec' comrade.
- Cecil "Cec" Yates: Anti-establishment cab driver who assists Phryne with investigations. Bert's comrade.
- Dorothy "Dot" Williams: Phryne's faithful ladies maid
- Mrs Aurelia Butler: One half of the couple that keep Phryne's house
- Mr. Tobias Butler: One half of the couple that keep Phryne's house
- Detective Jack Robinson: Of the local constabulary
- Candida Maldon: Precocious and captivating 6-year old child
- Molly Maldon: Candida's stepmother
- Harry Maldon: Candida's father
- Mike: Reluctant criminal
- Sydney 'Syd': Add a description of this character.
- Bill
- Detective Benton: Mr Theory
- Amelia
First Sentence edit
Candida Alice Maldon was being a bad girl.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 2 of 19 in Phryne Fisher. (standard series)
Preceded by Cocaine Blues, and followed by Murder on the Ballarat Train.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Kerry Greenwood (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: McPhee Gribble
Country: Australia
Publication Date: 1990
ISBN: 0869142151
Page Count: 173
Publisher: McPhee Gribble
Country: Australia
Publication Date: 1990
ISBN: 0869142151
Page Count: 173
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 823.914
Links to Supplemental Material edit
- Phryne Fisher: Official website
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