Just Murdered
Ms Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries
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- $12.99
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- $12.99
Publisher Description
'A splendid read, with an authentic 60s flavour. I recommend it unreservedly.' - Kerry Greenwood
Peregrine Fisher is unexpectedly summoned to a meeting of the Adventuresses' Club of the Antipodes, where she learns some incredible news.
When Adventuress Florence Astor is accused of murder, Peregrine jumps at the chance to help on the case. Detective James Steed, initially dismissive, quickly finds Peregrine's flair for investigating and headstrong nature leave him little choice.
A second shocking death occurs and Detective Steed's boss, Inspector Sparrow, demands the case be brought to a close with suspicious speed.
With Sparrow issuing threats, time is running out for Peregrine. It seems she's set herself an impossible task, but then, as Detective Steed says, 'never underestimate a woman named Fisher'.
Based on the screenplay by Deb Cox.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
This breezy series launch from Kovacic (the Alex Clayton art mysteries), based on Australian TV's Ms. Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries, introduces plucky Peregrine Fisher. It's 1964, and Peregrine is living a peripatetic life, drifting from job to job, when she receives a letter summoning her to the Adventuresses' Club of the Antipodes in Melbourne. Her aunt Phryne Fisher, a member of the club, has disappeared in the wilds of Papua New Guinea, leaving her estate in Peregrine's care. Besides her aunt's house, car, and extravagant wardrobe, Peregrine also has inherited her investigative skills. Peregrine's first case concerns the death of runway model Barbie Jones, whose body was revealed to the crème de la crème of Melbourne society, sprawled on top of a giant wedding cake during the finale of a fashion show. Overbearing and underhanded Chief Inspector Sparrow of the Melbourne Police wants the case closed quickly to spare any influential citizens from scrutiny. Fortunately, Peregrine has no such compunctions. A sprightly pace, amusing characters, and a vividly rendered Melbourne bode well for the sequel. Fans of Kerry Greenwood's Phyrne Fisher series will want to check out this one.
