Phryne Fisher Mysteries: Murder in the Dark (Paperback)(Large Print)

from Auntie-Nanuuq

Such lush decadence.... 1920's Australia and the "Last Best Party of 1928" is being given by the Templar twins, who have moved from Paris to Australia due to a dwindling of funds and they have seen fit to renew their friendship w/ the Hon. Miss Phryne Fisher by inviting her to the party!The Hon. ...

from Condorena

This series is so well done that although this is the sixteenth in the series I don't tire of the stories or the characters. It is historical because it takes place in the 1920's and is so well researched it helps the reader transport himself to another place and another era.

from DrLed

Synopsis: Phryne has been invited to go to the Last Best Party of 1928. She has also been threatened with death if she attends. One of the hosts of the party has been threatened with death; his adopted son is kidnapped; the sister's adopted daughter has run away; and there is a ghost. The party w...

from Caspettee

Murder in the Dark is the 16th Phryne Fisher Mystery. Set In Melbourne Australia during the roaring 20's we find our selves in this book joining Phryne Fishers household during Christmas 1929. Phryne recieves an invitation to the Last Best party of 1929. However before she even reaches Werribee m...

from ChazziFrazz

I have watched a few episodes of this series on PBS and thoroughly enjoyed them. The book does not disappoint. Phryne (pronounced fry-ney) Fisher is a modern woman in late 1920s. Coming from England, she has settled in St. Kilda, Melbourne, Australia. She has created her own wealth and enjoys liv...