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Flying Too High: Miss Phryne Fisher Investigates
Flying Too High: Miss Phryne Fisher Investigates | Kerry Greenwood
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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.
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Smarkies
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Am on a Phryne Fisher kinda kick recently. This book is as entertaining as the first with more concentration on the mystery this time.
If there is a small quibble - there were a couple of characters named Jack.... couldn't the author have picked another name? 😅

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Captivatedbybooks
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@MrsV hey love I still have your book & journal from the whodunit group traveling book thingy. If you would like your stuff back email me at Jennyr0528@gmail.com

Tamra What a great cover. 12mo
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Mollyanna
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My first finish for #marvellousmarch. The second Phryne Fisher book. It was fun and quick, although it did touch on some very serious topics. I adore Phryne and her spunk and look forward to more in the series.

Andrew65 Great 👏👏👏 2y
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CourtSmall
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Book 150/2021. Finished 27/6/21 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Audiobook

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EadieB
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Day 3 - #FlyingHigh #FlyHighJuly
#FlyingTooHigh #KerryGreenwood

I read and enjoyed this book in 2014.

Eggs Cover Love 💕💕 4y
EadieB @Eggs I love the cover too! 4y
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shanaqui
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Another reread, to cope with Brexit Day and other awfulness. Odd moment that struck me especially this time: Phryne perfectly understanding Bear and what he means to Candida.

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TheEllieMo
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I was browsing on BorrowBox the other day, just looking for something relatively short and easy so that I can #AudioWork, and came across this. Never heard of the author or character before, but Phryne Fisher is a kick-ass 1930s detective, and she flies aeroplanes, and that‘s good enough for me. In this one, she solves a kidnapping and a suspected murder. Think I‘ll track down some more of this series.

xicanti There‘s also a really fun TV show based off these books! It‘s called MISS FISHER‘S MURDER MYSTERIES. 5y
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xxjenadanxx
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Charming and fun as expected from a Phryne book. I enjoyed that she was on multiple cases in this book and the way it switched back and forth between the two. Perfect for when you need a quick read!

#phrynefanclub #phryneappreciationclub

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PathfinderNicole
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I‘ve bought a lot of books this month! Too many according to my husband! This doesn‘t even include the thriftbooks order that is still on the way or the ones bought for my son 😂.

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Well-ReadNeck
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I‘m throughly enjoying this series on audiobook. Stephanie Daniel does a great job with the narration. #MountTBR

Avanders @JenlovesJT47 this is your favorite cozy series, right? I can‘t wait to read it! I didn‘t realize it was a tv series too? 5y
annahenke I love the TV series! 5y
JenlovesJT47 @Avanders yes!!! The books and the show are equally amazing! ❤️ 5y
BlameJennyJane I like the show and had no clue it was a series! 5y
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Carolyn11215
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One reviewer said “Imagine Emma Peel as a flapper and you have Phyrne Fisher.” I agree! Love the books and the tv series! #readingwomenchallenge2019 #readingwomenchallenge Book From a Series

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suzisteffen
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A quick reread for fun tonight. Phyrne! So delightful. #mystery #libby #missfisher

Weaponxgirl I love the show so much! You always seem to be reminding me of what‘s on my tbr 😉 5y
suzisteffen @Weaponxgirl ha! When I started watching the show, I also read all of the books in the series in one month. But that was a while back, and I just wanted something relaxing to put me to sleep (I read it all and wasn‘t sleepy, but that‘s not Kerry Greenwood‘s fault). 5y
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Lizpixie
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#BookMail Pt2 The 2nd book in the Phryne Fisher series is about a kidnapped child & a rich old man who is found dead in suspicious circumstances. It‘s also the first mention of her abilities as a pilot, with the prime suspect for the old mans death running a flying school. These covers really are fabulous aren‘t they? #phryneappreciationclub

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chrissy.ww
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Not the first time I‘ve read this, def won‘t be the last. Always 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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LauraBytheBook
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Starting my Saturday with Miss Fisher.

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PathfinderNicole
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1. We don‘t really have any. My husband works and we are still in AZ for his job so the kiddo and I will probably just hang out in the hotel room.
2. Done! I 💜 Phryne.
3. Sauerkraut.
4. Softball from age 5-14 (loved it but the coach at the high school was cruel and only played girls she liked so I never got to play). Then I was a football/basketball cheerleader in high school and college!
5. You too @jesshowbooks 😃
#friyayintro

howjessicareads I hope your hotel has a pool! It‘s a hot weekend! :) 6y
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CatLass007
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1. My poor mom had a bad night Wednesday night and kept us both up until after 3 AM.

2. More reading!

3. Cray-yon

4. Flying Too High

5. Anyone who‘s still up may participate!

CoffeeK8 So sorry your mom had a bad night 6y
CatLass007 @CoffeeK8 Thank you. 6y
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CatLass007
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This second book in the Phryne Fisher Mystery series is just as delightful as the first. The book is simply charming. Highly recommended. 💫💫💫💫💫

PathfinderNicole I just checked this one it from the library today! 6y
CatLass007 @PathfinderNicole Good for you! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. 6y
LeeRHarry Love this series! 😊 6y
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CatLass007 @LeeRHarry Who can blame you? 6y
SamanthaMarie I really want to read this series. I love the television adaptation. I hear there's a movie in the works?? Would love to see it! 6y
CatLass007 @SamanthaMarie Go for it! As good as the TV show is, the books are even better. 6y
SamanthaMarie @CatLass007 I just downloaded the first onto my Kindle!! I can't wait! 6y
CatLass007 Terrific! Please let me know what you think of it. @SamanthaMarie (edited) 6y
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CatLass007

“There were scones and strawberry jam with cream obviously obtained from contented cows.”

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Nitpickyabouttrains
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I love these Phryne Fisher mysteries. They are light and fun and witty. Book two was great. I will definitely keep reading.

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Mdargusch
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#ifeelfine reading by the pool. I finished this #whodunitbymail mystery today and really enjoyed my second Phryne Fisher mystery. I love these quick and fun adventures that are short and fast paced. This one involves a murder as well as a kidnapping and Phryne comes through solving both while getting help from her ladies maid and her friends that dabble in detective work.
#heyjune

LeahBergen I haven‘t read any of these (but I really enjoyed the TV series; have you seen it?) 6y
Reviewsbylola Perfect spot! 🙌🏻🙌🏻 6y
readordierachel Looks like a lovely day! 6y
emilyhaldi 🙌🏻 6y
Mdargusch No @LeahBergen but after reading two books, I‘m sure I would like the tv show. 6y
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GlassAsDiamonds
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How many sex scenes are appropriate in a book you‘ve given your mother in law in a moment of “I love this series and she‘s needs a distraction but the first book is a little all over the place so hey, the second?”...🤦🏻‍♀️ Honestly, it‘s a great book and the 2 intimate scenes are only just above fade to black territory but so not MIL gift appropriate 🤦🏻‍♀️ Read it, don‘t gift it. Also Puff who saw an eagle out the window ♥️😊 #catsofLitsy

benchley1 Unless she's very square, she wont care. You should see the book the old ladies ar my library check out. Woowooo 6y
CarolynM If she comments you can come over all innocent "What do you mean? Are you sure? I didn't get that impression..."? 6y
Pamwurtzler Ha I have a hard time thinking of books for my mil too. I love Phryne, but won‘t be sharing her with mom. 6y
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Zelma 😂 this is my current reality in that my mom has been pushing me to try the J.D. Robb series and finally pushed the first book in my hand. Just finished and am 😳 that my mother and I are reading the same sex scenes. 6y
GlassAsDiamonds @CarolynM unfortunately they are NOT that subtle 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ 6y
GlassAsDiamonds @Pamwurtzler 😂😂 I don‘t think there would have been a worse one in the series to be honest! Between the sculptor, the sculpture itself, the doctor, the sexual assaults and the child molestor... WTF WAS I THINKING (“it‘s about Melbourne and better than book 1” was literally about it & I hadn‘t re-read it in a while...🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️). @benchley1 ... still MIL appropriate? 6y
GlassAsDiamonds @Zelma 😂🤦🏻‍♀️😂🤦🏻‍♀️😂 that‘s a HARD one! I suspect in my case MIL would be better about it than Mother but .... man alive & it makes it a rather awkward “Did you like the book” conversation doesn‘t it??? 6y
benchley1 @GlassAsDiamonds I give all kinds of books to my mom, I never think twice. I mean, she obviously has had sex...you could say these are quite good, but there is some sex, would it bother you? 6y
Pamwurtzler Haha yeah maybe she should have worked up to that one 6y
GlassAsDiamonds @benchley1 oh how I wish I‘d remembered enough of the content to have such a reasonable conversation at the time of gifting (it was a scramble as she headed interstate for her own mothers medical emergency but it‘s a good quality diverting book, that‘s for sure!) 😊😊😊 6y
GlassAsDiamonds @Pamwurtzler and I specifically didn‘t give her Cocaine Blues!!!! 😂😂🤦🏻‍♀️😂😂 6y
Pamwurtzler 😀 6y
ladym30 Beautiful kitty!! 6y
Zelma @GlassAsDiamonds it‘s not that big a deal but I try to ignore the awkward feeling when reading. She keeps wanting to talk about them, and I am meanwhile avoiding the sexy factor. 😂 I am now leaving her house with the next 6 books. She is very happy about this. Thank goodness she didn‘t recommend 50 Shades. 6y
Nute Cool photo! 4y
GlassAsDiamonds @Nute thanks!!! I‘m a fan of hers but I‘m told not necessarily everyone else needs to be...! 😊😊😊😊 4y
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AlizaApp
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The second Phryne Fisher book was delightful. Hello Mr Butler! But not enough Jack Robinson.

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ReadingEnvy
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A reread for me, so I can send off my #whodunitbymail selection. I originally read the audio. I always forget how unabashedly frisky Phryne is! #deweys24hourreadathon #readathon @DeweysReadathon

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Mdargusch I had no idea this was a readathon weekend. You have a great stack of Books to keep you company. 💪🏼 6y
tammysue Very nice stack, have fun today! 6y
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larah17
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These books are so much fun 🕵🏻‍♀️ I‘m loving the short length of them too, I‘m in a bit of a reading slump and these are just so easy to get through!

LeeRHarry Gives you a good insight into Melbourne in the early 20th century which makes me happy 😊 6y
Pamwurtzler I love those too! 6y
larah17 @LeeRHarry I‘ve never really read any historical fiction (I don‘t know how historical the 1920‘s can be considered to be) but this is making me want to read a bit more! 😂 @Pamwurtzler they really are so much fun to read! 6y
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BookishBelle
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I really enjoyed this book! Great pick @MrsV !! #whodunitbymail @ReadingEnvy I‘m planning to get this into the mail to you tomorrow. I have a cold (or something) though so maybe Saturday?

ReadingEnvy 🛩️ 6y
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Pamwurtzler
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So glad to have discovered Phryne! Thanks to @JenlovesJT47 for this! Also #planes #readingresolutions

JenlovesJT47 Yay!! 💚💚💚 6y
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Pamwurtzler
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1. Phryne Fisher - I started Flying Too High this morning and she is fabulous!
2. Probably Gone with the Wind
3. The beach & my family
4. @Karkar
Thanks for the tag. @SilversReviews ! #TuesdayTidbits

LadyChristy Miss Fisher forever!! 🙌🏻 6y
JenlovesJT47 I'm so glad you are loving Phryne! She is the best! 🤗💚🤗 and the series gets better as it goes along! My favorites are the last 6 or so. 💕 6y
Pamwurtzler @JenlovesJT47 I do love her! So far that‘s been one of my favorites from #whodunitthesequel. Glad you chose 6y
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BookishBelle
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Taxes are done and supper‘s in the oven. Time to read!!

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BookishBelle
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@dariazeoli I got this in the mail today!! Thanks!! #whodunitbymail

Bklover THis one was fun! 6y
BookishBelle @Bklover I‘m excited to read it! I‘ve seen some of the tv show and loved it. I‘m still working on The Zig Zag Girl though! Gotta get that out soon! 6y
Bklover I had a little trouble with The Zig Zag Girl. Just couldn‘t get into it. 6y
BookishBelle @Bklover Yes! I like the characters but it seems like it‘s taking awhile for anything to happen. Plus I‘ve had a lot going on the past month so I haven‘t had as much time to read. 6y
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dariazeoli
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My padded envelopes are just a smidge too small for this round of #whodunitbymail and I‘m out of large ones! Hoping to get to the store and the post office in time to ship tomorrow, @BookishBelle !

BookishBelle You‘re early still. I‘m in no hurry, if you‘d rather wait a bit. 😊 6y
dariazeoli @BookishBelle It‘s on its way, wanted to beat the freak snowstorm we‘re getting tonight ❄️ 😉 6y
BookishBelle Freak snowstorm!? Oh my! Be safe! ❄️ 6y
dariazeoli @BookishBelle Thank you! ❤️ fortunately it was a quick one. Lots of melting today leading up to 70 degrees midweek. Weather is whacked! 6y
BookishBelle Oh good! Yes, the weather is having an identity crisis here too. It‘s supposed to get up to around 80 degrees here today. 🙃 6y
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BookishMe
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Sassy Detective, no-nonsense Egyptologist, endearingly dysfunctional sleuth and Precious Ramotswe remain my #favoriteLeadingLadies #riotgrams

Tamra Precious! 👏🏾👍🏾👌🏾 6y
BookishMe @Tamra I used to be envious of the young readers who can enjoy the children series of Ramotswe's Early cases and then grow up to the No 1 Ladies Detective Agency waiting for them.... How lovely for them! 6y
Tamra @BookishMe totally! 6y
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dariazeoli
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The next #whodunitbymail came today... thanks, @Bklover ! I may squeeze it in before January ends!

Bklover I really liked this one! And it‘s quick, so you can probably do it! 6y
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Reviewsbylola
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I‘m on a book buying ban, so I think my husband‘s eyes about popped out of his skull when there were three book deliveries today. The Book Outlet box was for my Cupid, but I did slip and buy these two for myself. 🤦🏼‍♀️ #bookhaul

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I slipped too and ordered 4 from Thriftbooks 🤦🏼‍♀️🤫🤭 6y
emilyhaldi Lolol book buying ban?! Why! 6y
Mollyanna I‘m sure these two are what got you free shipping, right? Therefore totally justified 👍🏻 6y
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LeahBergen Oops! 6y
Lizpixie Tell him from me that Phryne Fisher books are always exempt from buying bans! #phryneappreciationclub 6y
Mdargusch Oh dear. 🤦🏼‍♀️ 6y
Cinfhen I'm with @Mollyanna and every other Litten... #TheStruggleIsReal 6y
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Laura317
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I enjoyed this little mystery. It‘s the 2nd Phryne Fisher I‘ve read. It‘s good for a comfort read. #NewYearsReadathon

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Laura317
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Taking a short breather to read some on my book. Undecorating isn‘t as fun as decorating. #11thHourReadathon @EclecticReaders #NewYearsReadathon @CocoReads

Bookzombie I‘m not undecorating until after the weekend. I just want to relax for now. 🙂 6y
BookishMe LOVE th Sassy Phyrne 6y
Laura317 @Bookzombie I got it done, now to relax! @BookishMe She sure has the sass! 6y
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Bklover
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Hallelujah!! Litsy appears to be back! I apparently am quite an addict as I have not quite known what to do with myself today while Litsy was being repaired. Starting to read My #whodunitbymail book as it isn‘t too long and I‘m trying frantically to meet my Goodreads goal!
#litsycrash2017

ReadingSusan Glad I am not the only one who was panicking 🤣 6y
JSW Sammmeeee 6y
Bklover @ReadingSusan You are definitely not alone! I was in a panic. 😳😉 6y
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Kaye Same with me. I kept wondering why no one was posting, then thought maybe everyone is busy with the holiday preps. I sent a note to the Litsy helpline and found out they‘ve been out of commission all day ! Talk about withdrawals. 😳 6y
Birdsong28 Me too!! Just goes to show how much I use it and how much I love interacting with you all .📖📚 6y
Books88 I was wondering if there was some pact to stay off Litsy today and read our books!! I kept checking in and apparently I'm a Litsy addict lol. 6y
JenlovesJT47 My favorite book series (and favorite book character of all time!)!!! #phrynefisherismyrolemodel 🙌🏻🤗❤️ 6y
Jinjer I'm glad I was running errands and shopping for stocking stuffers all day and never knew it was down!!! #LitsyAddict 6y
Bklover @Kaye @Birdsong28 @AJBowers @Jinjer It was strange with no Litsy. I‘m glad it‘s back! 6y
Bklover @JenlovesJT47 I am really loving it! It‘s my first one of the Phryne Fisher series. 6y
Tadams4 I love her books & the series on Netflix-Ms Fishers Murder Mysteries! 6y
Bklover Oooh. I‘ll have to check that out @Tadams4 ! 6y
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AndreaReads
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A fun, delightful mystery! Before this book I had never heard of the glamorous detective, Miss Phryne Fisher. I was reluctant at first, but found myself quickly drawn into the multiple mysteries of this very "Sherlockian" tale. If you enjoy a fun Sherlock Holmes mystery, then you may delight in the adventures of Phryne Fisher. #WhoDunItByMail #Book3

JazzFeathers I'm working my way through the series. The quality of thr novels is very uneven, but on the whole is s fun read 😁 7y
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AndreaReads
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There are certainly worse views while reading at a youth lacrosse practice. After seven years away from my mountains, I'm so happy to be back! #HappyFallYall

[DELETED] 3803335244 I love the mountains in Utah! They are gorgeous surrounding us 💜 Beautiful my friend 7y
AndreaReads @ForeverNerdy Right!?! They make me happy--especially this time of year! 7y
Marmie7 It always lifts my spirits when I look out at the hills/mountains. So awe-inspiring💖 I love living in Wa. 7y
Izai.Amorim Very beautiful view! 7y
JaclynW The mountains of Utah are gorgeous any time! It is one of the things I miss any time I travel away. (I also use them as guides to navigate, I'm lost without them! 😄) 7y
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AndreaReads
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I had set this one aside because it's so short, and I figured I would read it quickly only too discover that I had set aside for too long and it has to be sent on by the end of next week! Oops! #WhoDunItByMail

Tadams4 I love all of her books! 7y
AndreaReads @Tadams4 I'm not going to lie--I was totally judging this book by the cover, but I am pleasantly surprised and really liking the story! I may have to pick up her other ones! 7y
Tadams4 The series on Netflix is awesome and follows the books closely! 7y
AndreaReads @Tadams4 Stop it! There's a series on Netflix!?! Alright, now I really am going to read the other books AND binge the series! Awesome! 7y
kspenmoll @Tadams4 Have to check netflix! 7y
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BooksintheDelta
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I fly through these Phrynie books! (Pun well intended 😜) They are just a few hours to listen to and fun, history minded investigation stories. Definite pick!

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AndreaReads
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@Susanita You saved the day! Here I was bummed that I had left my books at school, but when I opened my mailbox, the next #WhoDunItByMail was waiting for me! Woo-hoo!
@leslieseidel Your next book will be on its way tomorrow!

Susanita Wow. That was fast! I'm glad you have something to read now! 😀 7y
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Wife
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Mehso-so

I'm a fan of the TV 📺 series. I adored Cocaine Blues. Even though I have the book, I listened to the audiobook. The reader is wonderful and changes between believable character voices seemingly with ease. However, this story just didn't grab my interest. I'm not done with Phryne though, and will read more of the series.

Bookquilter I am listening to this audiobook this week... I enjoyed the first one but I am struggling with this one. 7y
Wife @Bookquilter Glad I'm not the only one. Since "quilter" is in your Litsy name, have you ever considered posting your quilts? Looking for some inspiration, as I haven't done a project in a few years. 7y
Bookquilter @Wife my machine has been packed away for 2 years now... this is my handle in most forms of social media so I just stick with it. I will post a picture up of a quilt or 2 for you tomorrow though. Someday when the kids are doing there own thing and I don't have a TBR pile to the moon....I will quilt again. 7y
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Susanita
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The intrepid Miss Fisher solves two crimes and lives life to the fullest in this (mostly) breezy, fun #whodunitbymail selection. This will be "flying" to you soon! ?

Bookquilter I have this on audiobook but it will have to wait until I finish 7y
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Susanita
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My next #whodunitbymail selection arrived today! Here it is among some of the books I'm currently reading or fixing to read soon. (As for #lotrchapteraday I'm a little wistful for Frodo that he doesn't just stay in Buckland.)

Susanita @PatriciaU thanks for the bookmarks 😀 7y
freyaheart That's the same copy I'm reading from! 7y
PatriciaU Glad you like!! 7y
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PatriciaU
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Phryne Fisher, the quintessential independent, daring woman of the 1920‘s is back in this second entry in the popular series. If you‘re a mystery reader and you haven‘t heard of Phryne, you‘ve been living under a rock. This was my first #WhoDunItByMail and it was so much fun! Full review at http://itsallaboutthebook.org. @Tiffy_Reads

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PatriciaU
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Starting this baby on a bright and sunny Sunday morning, thanks to @MrsV and #whodunitbymail. Thanks @Tiffy_Reads !

MallenNC I need to read this series. I loved the TV show. 7y
Reviewsbylola Love this cover! 7y
MrsV I'm so glad you got it! 7y
CarolynM If you enjoy this can I suggest you try Sulari Gentil's Rowland Sinclair series starting with A Few Right Thinking Men? Set in Sydney in the 30's they have the hero and his friends involved in real events of the times, as well as the fictional mysteries, and feature quite a few real historical figures as minor characters. They are good fun and IMO much better written than Phryne. 7y
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