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Kerry Greenwood

    17. jún 1954

    Kerry Greenwoodová sa preslávila svojou sériou o Phryne Fisherovej, ktorá čitateľov prenesie do búrlivých dvadsiatych rokov. Prostredníctvom svojej hrdinky skúma témy nezávislosti, spravodlivosti a ženskej sily v dobe, keď boli tieto koncepty revolučné. Greenwoodová majstrovsky kombinuje historické detaily s napínavými zápletkami a jedinečným štýlom, ktorý vtiahne čitateľov do každého prípadu.

    Kerry Greenwood
    Cassandra
    Forbidden Fruit
    Introducing the Honourable Phryne Fisher
    Murder On The Ballarat Train
    Cocaine Blues
    Flying Too High
    • Flying Too High

      • 192 stránok
      • 7 hodin čítania
      4,2(23)Ohodnotiť

      Another runaway adventure with glamorous heroine Phryne Fisher!Whether foiling kidnappers' plans, walking the wings of a Tiger Moth or simply deciding what to wear for dinner, Phryne handles everything with her usual panache and flair!Here, the 1920's most glamorous detective flies even higher, handling an abduction and a murder with style and ease... all before it's time to adjourn to the Queenscliff Hotel for breakfast. Whether she's flying planes, clearing a friend of homicide charges or saving a child from kidnapping, she handles everything with the same dash and elan with which she drives her red Hispano-Suiza.

      Flying Too High
    • Cocaine Blues

      • 326 stránok
      • 12 hodin čítania
      3,8(12171)Ohodnotiť

      The London season is in full fling at the end of the 1920s, but the Honorable Phryne Fisher—she of the gray-green eyes and diamant garters—is tiring of polite conversations with retired colonels and dances with weak-chinned men. When the opportunity presents itself, Phryne decides it might be amusing to try her hand at becoming a lady detective in Australia. Immediately upon settling into Melbourne's Hotel Windsor, Phryne finds herself embroiled in mystery. From poisoned wives and cocaine smuggling, to police corruption and rampant communism—not to mention erotic encounters with the beautiful Russian dancer, Sasha de Lisse—Cocaine Blues charts a crescendo of steamy intrigue, culminating in the Turkish baths of Little Lonsdale Street.

      Cocaine Blues
    • Murder On The Ballarat Train

      • 192 stránok
      • 7 hodin čítania
      3,8(179)Ohodnotiť

      Another runaway adventure with glamorous heroine Phryne Fisher!When Phryne Fisher arranges to go to Ballarat for a week, she eschews the excitement of her Hispano-Suiza for the sedate safety of the train. But as the passengers sleep, they are all overcome by chloroform poisoning.In the morning Phryne is left to piece together all the clues: a young girl suffering from amnesia, the body of an old woman missing her emerald rings and rumours of white slavery and black magic... the last thing Phryne was expecting of this train journey was that she will have to use her trusty Beretta .32 to save lives!

      Murder On The Ballarat Train
    • 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.

      Introducing the Honourable Phryne Fisher
    • Forbidden Fruit

      A Corinna Chapman Mystery (16pt Large Print Edition)

      • 518 stránok
      • 19 hodin čítania

      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.

      Forbidden Fruit
    • Cassandra

      • 384 stránok
      • 14 hodin čítania

      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.

      Cassandra
    • Cooking the Books

      A Corinna Chapman Mystery (16pt Large Print Edition)

      • 532 stránok
      • 19 hodin čítania

      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.

      Cooking the Books
    • 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.

      Murder in the Dark (16pt Large Print Edition)
    • 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 Lady with the Gun Asks the Questions: The Ultimate Miss Phryne Fisher Story Collection
    • The latest in a series of delightful and adventurous cosy crime tales featuring the glamorous and feisty Phryne Fisher.

      Dead Man's Chest