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Dead Man's Chest

By Kerry Greenwood
Series: Phryne Fisher Murder Mysteries
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Dead Man's Chest by Kerry Greenwood follows the adventurous detective, Phryne Fisher, as she takes a holiday in a coastal village, only to find herself embroiled in another mystery. Expect art theft, vanishing house staff, and peculiar happenings that only her sharp mind can unravel. It's a captivating blend of intrigue and 1920s charm with Phryne's wit illuminating every page.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy a cosy mystery with a touch of humour and a vintage twist. Set in 1920s Australia, it follows the glamorous and clever detective who finds herself tangled in a mystery involving secrets and danger during a seaside holiday. Fans of strong female protagonists and historical settings might find this tale particularly engaging.

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Dead Man's Chest

Phryne Fisher had promised everyone a holiday by the sea with absolutely no murders, but when they arrive at their rented accommodation that doesn't seem likely at all. An empty house, a gang of teenage louts, a fisherboy saved, and the mystery of a missing butler and his wife seem to lead inexorably towards a hunt for buried treasure by the sea.

The eighteenth Phryne Fisher murder mystery

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Travelling at high speed in her beloved Hispano-Suiza, accompanied by her maid and trusted companion Dot, her two adoptive daughters Jane and Ruth, and their dog Molly, The Honourable Miss Phryne Fisher is off to Queenscliff. She'd promised everyone a nice holiday by the sea with absolutely no murders, but when they arrive at their rented accommodation, that doesn't seem likely at all.

An empty house, a gang of teenage louts, a fisherboy saved, and the mystery of a missing butler and his wife seem to lead inexorably towards a hunt for buried treasure by the sea. But what information might the curious Surrealists be able to contribute?

Phryne knows to what depths people will sink for greed, but with a glass of champagne in one hand and a pearl-handled Beretta in the other, no one is getting past her.

Dead Man's Chest by Kerry Greenwood presents a riveting tale where mystery meets the seaside, offering readers a compelling and thrilling holiday adventure.

Series: Phryne Fisher Murder Mysteries

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Dead Man's Chest by Kerry Greenwood has received praise for its richly drawn characters and engaging narrative. Critics appreciate Greenwood's talent for crafting compelling characters, noting the clear distinctions between heroes and villains. The protagonist, Phryne Fisher, is particularly admired for her elegance, charm, and intelligence, making the story both delightful and entertaining.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781742373386

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2010

Country: Australia

Imprint: Allen & Unwin

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 287g

Pages: 312

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Kerry Greenwood Series: Phryne Fisher Murder Mysteries

About the Author

Kerry Greenwood's previous novels in the Phryne Fisher series are Cocaine Blues, Flying too High, Murder on the Ballarat Train, Death on the Victoria Dock, Blood and Circuses, The Green Mill Murder, Ruddy Gore, Urn Burial, Raisins and Almonds, Death Before Wicket, Away with the Fairies, Murder in Montparnasse, The Castlemaine Murders, Queen of the Flowers, Death by Water, Murder in the Dark, A Question of Death: An illustrated Phryne Fisher Treasury and Murder on a Midsummer Night. She is also the author of the Corinna Chapman crime series.

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