Murder and Mendelssohn

Phryne Fisher #20

Kerry Greenwood

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Allen & Unwin
01 October 2013

Crime & Mystery; Australian Crime Fiction

Series: Phryne Fisher Murder Mysteries

ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- It's almost unnecessary to review a new Phryne Fisher novel, as the fans will read it anyway! What's so enjoyable about this series, apart from the loving descriptions of beautiful frocks, delicious cocktails, and beautiful young men, is the sassy Phryne herself.

This (the 20th Phryne book) reveals some more of her past, particularly her involvement in the Great War - and her clandestine activities for the British secret service - nothing surprises when it comes to Miss Fisher! Of course, we start with a murder - an orchestral conductor found dead with a sheaf of Mendelssohn stuffed in his mouth. Jack Robinson has asked for her insights, and she is all too willing to help investigate. This involves her joining an amateur choral group, leads to her rekindling a love affair with an old paramour (who himself, is pining away for love of someone who takes him for granted - something Phryne will help rectify!) and generally finding herself up to her green eyes in trouble! As enjoyable a novel as all the rest have been! ~ Lindy

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To the accompaniment of heavenly choirs singing, the fearless Miss Phryne Fisher returns in her 20th adventure with musical score in hand. An orchestral conductor has been found dead and Detective Inspector Jack Robinson needs the delightfully incisive and sophisticated Miss Fisher's assistance to enter a world in which he is at sea. Hugh Tregennis, not much liked by anyone, has been murdered in a most flamboyant mode by a killer with a point to prove. But how many killers is Phryne really stalking?

At the same time, the dark curls, disdainful air and the lavender eyes of mathematician and code-breaker Rupert Sheffield are taking Melbourne by storm. They've certainly taken the heart of Phryne's old friend from the trenches of WW1, John Wilson. Phryne recognises Sheffield as a man who attracts danger and is determined to protect John from harm. Even with the faithful Dot, Mr and Mrs Butler, and all in her household ready to pull their weight, Phryne's task is complex. While Mendelssohn's Elijah, memories of the Great War, and the science of deduction ring in her head, Phryne's past must also play its part as MI6 become involved in the tangled web of murders.

A vastly entertaining tale of murder, spies, mathematics and music.

Murder and Mendelssohn: Phryne Fisher #20 by Kerry Greenwood at Abbey's Bookshop 131 York Street, Sydney

By: Kerry Greenwood
Imprint: Allen & Unwin
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 195mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 27mm
Weight: 340g
ISBN: 9781742379562
ISBN 10: 1742379567
Series: Phryne Fisher Murder Mysteries
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 01 October 2013
Recommended Age: From
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Kerry Greenwood is the author of many bestselling novels and the editor of two collections. Previous novels in the Phryne Fisher series are Cocaine Blues, Flying too High, Murder on the Ballarat Train, Death at Victoria Dock, Blood and Circuses, The Green Mill Murder, Ruddy Gore, Urn Burial, Raisins and Almonds, Death Before Wicket, Away with the Fairies, Murder in Montparnasse, The Castlemaine Murders, Queen of the Flowers, Death by Water, Murder in the Dark, Murder on a Midsummer Night, Dead Man's Chest and Unnatural Habits. She is also the author of the Corinna series, which includes Earthly Delights (2004), Heavenly WC Pleasures (2005), Devil's Food (2006), Trick or Treat (2008), Forbidden Fruit (2010) and Cooking the Books (2011).She is also the author of several books for young adults and the Delphic Women series.

Reviews for Murder and Mendelssohn: Phryne Fisher #20

Greenwood's strength lies in her ability to create characters that are wholly satisfying: the bad guys are bad, and the good guys are great. * Vogue * Elegant, fabulously wealthy and sharp as a tack, Phryne sleuths with customary panache... [she is] irresistibly charming * The Age * Phryne Fisher is gutsy and adventurous, and endowed with plenty of grey matter. * West Australian * In a word: delightful * Herald Sun *