{"product_id":"phryne-fisher-mysteries-kerry-greenwood-5-book-collection-set-fiction-paperback","title":"Phryne Fisher Mysteries by Kerry Greenwood 5 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMiss Phryne Fisher Investigates\u003cbr\u003e\nFlying Too High\u003cbr\u003e\nMurder on the Ballarat Train\u003cbr\u003e\nDeath at Victoria Dock\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Green Mill Murder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\nPublisher: Little, Brown\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Adult\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStep into the glittering, dangerous world of 1920s Melbourne with this five-book paperback collection of Kerry Greenwood's beloved Phryne Fisher Mysteries. Following the glamorous, razor-sharp Honourable Phryne Fisher as she trades London tedium for Australian adventure, this set gathers her earliest cases in one affordable bundle. From society drawing rooms to smoky jazz clubs, each mystery blends period style, wit, and clever detection. It's an ideal starting point for new readers and a satisfying re-read for fans of this celebrated series, later adapted for television. Fans of Agatha Christie-style detective fiction will feel right at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis collection brings together the first five Phryne Fisher novels, the foundation of Kerry Greenwood's long-running historical mystery series set in Jazz Age Melbourne. Phryne Fisher is no ordinary sleuth: she's a wealthy, independent, endlessly stylish former society girl who solves crimes with equal parts intuition, nerve, and flair for the dramatic. Across these five novels, she investigates jewel thefts, aviation intrigue, a murder aboard a moving train, a body pulled from the docks, and a killing at a fashionable dance hall, all while navigating the social contradictions of a city caught between old money and modern jazz. Greenwood populates the series with a warm, recurring supporting cast, including Phryne's companion Dot Williams and cab drivers Bert and Cec, giving the mysteries a comforting sense of continuity even as the crimes grow more intricate. Each mystery is largely self-contained, so readers can start anywhere, though the original order lets fans watch Phryne's world deepen from book to book. Readers who enjoy character-driven cozy mysteries with a historical backdrop and a strong-willed heroine will find plenty to love here. The prose moves briskly, laced with dry wit and vivid period detail, from flapper fashion to the class tensions simmering beneath Melbourne's polished surface, giving the series the same charm that later made it a hit on television. It's a rewarding introduction to one of historical crime fiction's most memorable heroines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst five Phryne Fisher Mysteries in one paperback set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVivid 1920s Melbourne setting rich in period detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-paced, witty mysteries with a stylish heroine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat starting point for new readers and longtime fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspired the Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries TV series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA great gift for cozy mystery lovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMiss Phryne Fisher Investigates — Phryne leaves London for Melbourne and her first case.\u003cbr\u003e\nFlying Too High — Phryne is pulled into aviation intrigue and a sudden death.\u003cbr\u003e\nMurder on the Ballarat Train — Phryne is trapped on a train with a poisoning and a missing woman.\u003cbr\u003e\nDeath at Victoria Dock — Phryne investigates murder tied to waterfront politics.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Green Mill Murder — A dancer collapses dead at a jazz club, and Phryne investigates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nKerry Greenwood is an acclaimed Australian author best known for creating the Phryne Fisher Mysteries, a long-running historical crime series set in 1920s Melbourne. A qualified lawyer as well as a prolific novelist, Greenwood draws on her deep knowledge of Australian history and social life to bring the Jazz Age vividly to the page. Her Phryne Fisher novels have earned a devoted international following and inspired the television adaptation Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, introducing the character to a wider audience of mystery fans. She has also written extensively across other genres and series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWitty, glamorous, and endlessly entertaining, this five-book set is perfect for cozy mystery fans, book club picks, or a stylish gift for readers who love strong heroines and vintage flair. Ideal for holiday gifting, birthdays, or a stylish getaway into 1920s Melbourne. A must for any mystery lover's shelf. Perfect for gifting or your own next great read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kerry Greenwood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57173433811318,"sku":"MAN-1408715589","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/phryne-fisher-mysteries-kerry-greenwood-paperback.jpg?v=1786080297","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/phryne-fisher-mysteries-kerry-greenwood-5-book-collection-set-fiction-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}