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Phryne Fisher #15
Death by Water
'Who are you?' asked the doctor. 'You are not the standard cruise passenger, I can tell you that.' 'Thank you,' said Phryne in a self-possessed manner. 'You are correct. I am a lot of things, some of which do not concern you, but mostly I am Phryne Fisher.'
The nice men at P&O are worried. A succession of jewellery thefts from first class passengers is hardly the best advertisement for their cruise liners, particularly when it is likely that it is a passenger who is doing the stealing.
Phryne Fisher, with her Lulu bob, green eyes, Cupid's bow lips and Chanel travelling suits, is exactly the sort of elegant sleuth to take on a ring of jewellery thieves aboard the high seas - or at least, aboard the SS Hinemoa on a luxury cruise to New Zealand. With the Maharani - the Great Queen of Sapphires - as the bait, Phryne rises magnificently to the challenge.
There are shipboard romances, champagne cocktails, erotic photographers, jealous husbands, mickey finns, blackmail and attempted murder, all before the thieves find out - as have countless love-smitten men before them - that where the glamorous and intelligent Phryne is involved, resistance is futile.
The nice men at P&O are worried. A succession of jewellery thefts from first class passengers is hardly the best advertisement for their cruise liners, particularly when it is likely that it is a passenger who is doing the stealing.
Phryne Fisher, with her Lulu bob, green eyes, Cupid's bow lips and Chanel travelling suits, is exactly the sort of elegant sleuth to take on a ring of jewellery thieves aboard the high seas - or at least, aboard the SS Hinemoa on a luxury cruise to New Zealand. With the Maharani - the Great Queen of Sapphires - as the bait, Phryne rises magnificently to the challenge.
There are shipboard romances, champagne cocktails, erotic photographers, jealous husbands, mickey finns, blackmail and attempted murder, all before the thieves find out - as have countless love-smitten men before them - that where the glamorous and intelligent Phryne is involved, resistance is futile.
290 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 2005
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Kerry Greenwood
86 books2,540 followersKerry Isabelle Greenwood was an Australian author and lawyer. She wrote many plays and books, most notably a string of historical detective novels centred on the character of Phryne Fisher, which was adapted as the popular television series Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries. She wrote mysteries, science-fiction, historical fiction, children's stories, and plays. Greenwood earned the Australian women's crime fiction Davitt Award in 2002 for her young adult novel The Three-Pronged Dagger.
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March 9, 2016
Ah, Death By Water is a satisfying one, for me. For all that I love the extended family that Phryne has made, it’s also interesting to go off and meet other characters, and visit some other environs. Death By Water takes us on a cruise and has a glimpse into Maori culture, and though I’m no expert, it seems respectful and interesting. Given the setting, the Maori village and so on is a bit like sightseeing, and the non-Maori white professor who has been practically adopted by the Maoris seems like wish fulfillment, but never mind, for the most part it works.
The cast of this one is both charming and dastardly, in the right amounts, and I enjoyed watching Phryne playing each person off against the others and working out the mystery. It’s made that bit less predictable by the fact that there are new characters — we know how Jack Robinson will react to Phryne’s interference, but another detective might raise an eyebrow (and does). We know Bert and Cec are to be relied upon, but what about on a cruise ship where Phryne can’t rely on them for muscle? Etc.
It also helps that the book takes her away from Lin Chung, and though he’s referenced once or twice, he isn’t her sole interest. And the word “concubine” doesn’t occur once, also a relief (to me, anyway).
I can’t put my finger exactly on what makes this so much better than, say, Death Before Wicket, but it had the right feel somehow. And it did give me a chuckle by referencing the Attenbury Emeralds! If only the Honorable Miss Fisher would one day run into one Lord Peter… Maybe they even knew each other as kids, who can say?
(Well, I know it mentions Sayers and Wimsey as fiction in one of the books, but hush. Hush.)
Originally posted here.
The cast of this one is both charming and dastardly, in the right amounts, and I enjoyed watching Phryne playing each person off against the others and working out the mystery. It’s made that bit less predictable by the fact that there are new characters — we know how Jack Robinson will react to Phryne’s interference, but another detective might raise an eyebrow (and does). We know Bert and Cec are to be relied upon, but what about on a cruise ship where Phryne can’t rely on them for muscle? Etc.
It also helps that the book takes her away from Lin Chung, and though he’s referenced once or twice, he isn’t her sole interest. And the word “concubine” doesn’t occur once, also a relief (to me, anyway).
I can’t put my finger exactly on what makes this so much better than, say, Death Before Wicket, but it had the right feel somehow. And it did give me a chuckle by referencing the Attenbury Emeralds! If only the Honorable Miss Fisher would one day run into one Lord Peter… Maybe they even knew each other as kids, who can say?
(Well, I know it mentions Sayers and Wimsey as fiction in one of the books, but hush. Hush.)
Originally posted here.
May 22, 2024
This is one of my favourite Phrynes, I love the setting on the "SS Hinemoa" & can see why Kerry had fun designing the interior of the ship. While I did miss some of the usual characters, particularly Jack, I enjoyed the change of scene to the open ocean & parts of New Zealand. Unlike Phryne, I like to get out of the city occasionally.
Phryne is on board to catch a thief but death is never far away. The mystery has all the usual elements that make these books such a fun read & Dot is in good form, her observations to be relied on in their comfortable familiarity. The other passengers & crew were a treat: Mr Vivian Aubrey, Professor Applegate & Mr Forrester for a little spice (puns intended), & the Cahills, are a sweet couple that I can see in my mind's eye.
Phryne is on board to catch a thief but death is never far away. The mystery has all the usual elements that make these books such a fun read & Dot is in good form, her observations to be relied on in their comfortable familiarity. The other passengers & crew were a treat: Mr Vivian Aubrey, Professor Applegate & Mr Forrester for a little spice (puns intended), & the Cahills, are a sweet couple that I can see in my mind's eye.
January 11, 2019
Death by Water by Kerry Greenwood is the 15th Phryne Fisher Mystery novel. Phryne Fisher id hired by P&O to investigate a series of jewellery thefts that have occurred on their cruises and with her companion Dot, embarks on a luxury cruise to New Zealand to discover the culprit. An engaging and captivating mystery that I enjoyed very much. I loved the change of setting and enjoyed joining Phryne on her cruise. It doesn't sound that much has changed over the years. A perfect book for a light, summer holiday escape.
December 2, 2021
First of all, what I liked: It was wonderful to see Phryne Fisher and her loyal maid/companion, Dot Williams, in a different environment. The sleuthing pair go on a cruise around New Zealand so that Phryne can investigate a series of jewel heists onboard. Every outing with Phryne and Dot is always a pleasure.
Now, what hurt this novel: the main plot has a ridiculous denouement and a subplot involving a murder has one nearly as implausible. It is a really testament to author Kerry Greenwood’s skill that she made the cruise so enjoyable that I still give it three stars despite the contrived ending.
Now, what hurt this novel: the main plot has a ridiculous denouement and a subplot involving a murder has one nearly as implausible. It is a really testament to author Kerry Greenwood’s skill that she made the cruise so enjoyable that I still give it three stars despite the contrived ending.
August 22, 2018
I do enjoy a murder mystery on a cruise ship, and this one did not disappoint. It's fluffy fun. The villains are punished, the nice characters are not. Also, it's just Phrynne and Dot on the cruise, which was kind of nice, given the ever-expanding secondary cast, which I like, but this was refreshing.
Probably one of my favourites in the series so far.
Probably one of my favourites in the series so far.
July 11, 2017
Gđica Fisher ni na odmoru nema mira! Ovaj put bez ubojstva (uspjelog) jer ipak je-na odmoru, ali ima tu i gusarskog blaga i otmica i nestanaka, a sve uz slasan meni i sa stilom
May 16, 2020
Ah, Phryne. You always know just how to solve a mystery while being fashionable and witty.
In this outing, Phryne decides she needs a break from home, so she takes passage on a cruise ship with the remit to solve a series of jewel heists (and to enjoy herself, of course). There are lots of descriptions of late 20s luxury, the New Zealand coastline, and a plot.
If you like historical mysteries and flappers pick up this series. I enjoyed this, just like a donut for my brain.
In this outing, Phryne decides she needs a break from home, so she takes passage on a cruise ship with the remit to solve a series of jewel heists (and to enjoy herself, of course). There are lots of descriptions of late 20s luxury, the New Zealand coastline, and a plot.
If you like historical mysteries and flappers pick up this series. I enjoyed this, just like a donut for my brain.
April 25, 2019
Not her best book I’ve read, but definitely fun and entertaining
October 17, 2017
I have enjoyed the Phryne Fisher series over the years – they are fun; Phryne is a wonderful strong female character who enjoys life to the full. I have always enjoyed that she is a lusty woman who knows and gets her man. The stories are always well researched and talk of a period in Melbourne’s history that is so easily forgotten now; it was after all, the beginning of the European migrant story to Australia that would culminate at its height after WW2.
However, we all have bad days, and this book is one of those. Greenwood openly admits in a postscript that she had trouble researching for this book, and sadly it shows. It is very obvious she has never been on a liner, with all its idiosyncrasies: unfortunately I have & I found chunks of this book annoying. There were so many inaccuracies that I won’t be petty & list them. If you have been on an older liner built before the late 1990s, you too will see the silliness and be frustrated. Sadly, being a locked room mystery, even the resolution is silly and hinges on something that doesn’t occur on a ship. Hell! Even that bloody shop was unrealistic with its supplies.
Having said this, what I did like was the hunting for jewel thieves on the ship – it makes sense to have a private investigator do this rather than PC Plod on international waters. There are also some great characters with a little spice added in.
Two major shipping disasters are prevalent throughout: the sinking of the Titanic & Lusitania. It is easy to forget, but these were just as recent during the time period as 9/11 is for us. The most amazing addition to this novel are the letters at the end of each chapter. By Chapter 3 I had worked out their significance: they were poignant and chilling and gave humanity to an important time in modern shipping history.
However, we all have bad days, and this book is one of those. Greenwood openly admits in a postscript that she had trouble researching for this book, and sadly it shows. It is very obvious she has never been on a liner, with all its idiosyncrasies: unfortunately I have & I found chunks of this book annoying. There were so many inaccuracies that I won’t be petty & list them. If you have been on an older liner built before the late 1990s, you too will see the silliness and be frustrated. Sadly, being a locked room mystery, even the resolution is silly and hinges on something that doesn’t occur on a ship. Hell! Even that bloody shop was unrealistic with its supplies.
Having said this, what I did like was the hunting for jewel thieves on the ship – it makes sense to have a private investigator do this rather than PC Plod on international waters. There are also some great characters with a little spice added in.
Two major shipping disasters are prevalent throughout: the sinking of the Titanic & Lusitania. It is easy to forget, but these were just as recent during the time period as 9/11 is for us. The most amazing addition to this novel are the letters at the end of each chapter. By Chapter 3 I had worked out their significance: they were poignant and chilling and gave humanity to an important time in modern shipping history.
September 6, 2021
When beautiful, artful moments are scattered through a series, it really keeps you going. Despite this mystery dragging a bit, there were lots of clever, charming passages that kept me going.
Dare I say this one was a tad tedious in the middle? The last couple books were full of Phryne’s family and this one has her and Dot on a cruise ship. There were entire sections that didn’t have to be here (the excursions from the boat, for example). The resolution comes on so quickly that I wondered if Greenwood saw the page count and decided she had to bail?
I’m not motivated to move to the next book in the series.
Dare I say this one was a tad tedious in the middle? The last couple books were full of Phryne’s family and this one has her and Dot on a cruise ship. There were entire sections that didn’t have to be here (the excursions from the boat, for example). The resolution comes on so quickly that I wondered if Greenwood saw the page count and decided she had to bail?
I’m not motivated to move to the next book in the series.
July 20, 2011
I haven't read any of the Phryne Fisher series for a few years but I remembered it really fondly. I mean, it's fluff but good fluff - sweet, sassy crime fiction set in Melbourne in the 1920s, vaguely liberal-feminist and pro-unions. But fuck this book has a totally ridiculous plot, the worst resolution ever and heaps of dumb racist white people. And it's not even set in Melbourne.
It's set on a trans-Atlantic cruise and the entire cast of characters is (a) helpful servile people of colour (b) white passengers in first-class and there's all this stuff where the good white people are distinguished from the racist white people by the virtue of the fact that they can appreciate other cultures, ie, they like curry.
I'm pretty sure it's not a spoiler to say that they have a masquerade ball where ALL THE GOOD WHITE PEOPLE DRESS UP IN ETHNIC COSTUMES INCLUDING BLACKFACE. Um, I know it's 1928 or whatever so I guess it's realistic but seriously, this is framed in the context of the novel as part of how not racist they are. Oh dear.
It's set on a trans-Atlantic cruise and the entire cast of characters is (a) helpful servile people of colour (b) white passengers in first-class and there's all this stuff where the good white people are distinguished from the racist white people by the virtue of the fact that they can appreciate other cultures, ie, they like curry.
I'm pretty sure it's not a spoiler to say that they have a masquerade ball where ALL THE GOOD WHITE PEOPLE DRESS UP IN ETHNIC COSTUMES INCLUDING BLACKFACE. Um, I know it's 1928 or whatever so I guess it's realistic but seriously, this is framed in the context of the novel as part of how not racist they are. Oh dear.
January 30, 2015
Normally I like to read books of series in sequence and this is book no. 15 in the Phryne Fisher series and I’m only up to no. 11. But when I found out there was a Phryne Fisher book set on a cruise ship going to New Zealand, just as I was doing in the second half of January, I simply had to take it along for my shipboard reading material!!
Reading it under similar circumstances to its setting certainly gave it more relevance to me, and despite the fact that Phryne was travelling in the 1920’s, in a suite, and I was only in a regular stateroom in 2015, there were many similarities onboard which had me chuckling regularly and reading bits aloud to my travelling companion (who also went on to read the book after I finished it!).
A fun read, as always, from Kerry Greenwood - 3.5 stars.
Reading it under similar circumstances to its setting certainly gave it more relevance to me, and despite the fact that Phryne was travelling in the 1920’s, in a suite, and I was only in a regular stateroom in 2015, there were many similarities onboard which had me chuckling regularly and reading bits aloud to my travelling companion (who also went on to read the book after I finished it!).
A fun read, as always, from Kerry Greenwood - 3.5 stars.
August 9, 2025
Phryne brushes off a question about her title here by saying that she is the "unimportant daughter of an unimportant baron." Well, that would make her an "Honourable," unlike in other books where it is said he's a baronet!
And bits from DL Sayers immortal Lord Peter Wimsey books keep popping up in Phryne books. The "Megatherium Trust,"whose crash is vital to "Strong Poison," shows up as a scam company in the early Phryne books, "Nutrex for Nerves," the key account in "Murder Must Advertise," runs ads in the magazine in "Away With the Fairies." And this book includes the theft of "The Attenbury Emeralds." Homage or plagiarism?
As for the plot I tend to prefer Phryne stories set solidly at home in St Kilda, but this is still, so to speak, a whale of a lot of fun as Phryne and Dot go cruising on a luxury liner's New Zealand cruise. I'd gladly pack my bag and join them.
And bits from DL Sayers immortal Lord Peter Wimsey books keep popping up in Phryne books. The "Megatherium Trust,"whose crash is vital to "Strong Poison," shows up as a scam company in the early Phryne books, "Nutrex for Nerves," the key account in "Murder Must Advertise," runs ads in the magazine in "Away With the Fairies." And this book includes the theft of "The Attenbury Emeralds." Homage or plagiarism?
As for the plot I tend to prefer Phryne stories set solidly at home in St Kilda, but this is still, so to speak, a whale of a lot of fun as Phryne and Dot go cruising on a luxury liner's New Zealand cruise. I'd gladly pack my bag and join them.
April 15, 2017
I have a love/hate (or: like/dislike, as I'm not sure I'd use words as strong as love and hate) relationship with how Kerry Greenwood writes POC and how she handles issues related to race. Sometimes she does a good job, sometimes she doesn't. Sadly, "Death by Water" made me cringe more than just once. No, there's no need to make so much effort to convince everyone that the Maori are civilized but simply a bit different than us. No, you don't wear race/nationality as a costume, not even in a historical novel when it's obviously not necessary.
Other than that, it was yet another light and fun book. Not the best, not the worst in the series. I loved the female music band and the "princess makeover" but missed Lin Chung.
Other than that, it was yet another light and fun book. Not the best, not the worst in the series. I loved the female music band and the "princess makeover" but missed Lin Chung.
March 11, 2016
Phryne on board a glamorous cruise ship, jewel thefts, food, fashion, Maori. Completely awesome. I wish they'd made a tv series episode of this one, traditional country house mystery on the sea!
July 25, 2022
Oh this was fun.
Every time I read another Miss Fisher, I think it is my favorite one. They just get better and better. This one was wholly different from any of the others, taking place on a cruise ship. It involved jewel thefts, glamorous clothes, Maori customs, and much talk of curry and cocktails (one of these days I am going to have to have a gin fizz!) and music.
There were despicable characters that acted like they were respectable, and characters that did things in a refine way that might otherwise have been seen as despicable. I loved how everything came together in the end.
I really don't want to say too much, because it would just spoil everything. There are so many little threads. Discover each of them on your own. I haven't seen anything like this in the show, and I think they just skipped it. What a gem to discover, when I thought I knew all the Phryne storylines, and a treat in book form!
I was hoping to get some enlightenment about the Maori customs in an author's note, but that didn't happen. However, I do love the way that she brings marginalized groups into almost every book. It seems like a trend.
Ooh, and a receipt for a champagne cocktail is in the back! And I just went and got some Prosecco. Which I think will do in a pinch.
Every time I read another Miss Fisher, I think it is my favorite one. They just get better and better. This one was wholly different from any of the others, taking place on a cruise ship. It involved jewel thefts, glamorous clothes, Maori customs, and much talk of curry and cocktails (one of these days I am going to have to have a gin fizz!) and music.
There were despicable characters that acted like they were respectable, and characters that did things in a refine way that might otherwise have been seen as despicable. I loved how everything came together in the end.
I really don't want to say too much, because it would just spoil everything. There are so many little threads. Discover each of them on your own. I haven't seen anything like this in the show, and I think they just skipped it. What a gem to discover, when I thought I knew all the Phryne storylines, and a treat in book form!
I was hoping to get some enlightenment about the Maori customs in an author's note, but that didn't happen. However, I do love the way that she brings marginalized groups into almost every book. It seems like a trend.
Ooh, and a receipt for a champagne cocktail is in the back! And I just went and got some Prosecco. Which I think will do in a pinch.
April 4, 2020
I missed the regular cast as this was just Phryne and Dot. The ship setting was interesting, the attitude towards the Maori was a mix of bigoted and decent, the various mysteries decent. The solutions were...unlikely at best yet a mix of predictable and wacky.
June 12, 2017
Still enjoying this series a lot.
May 25, 2020
Another highly enjoyable Phryne Fisher mystery, I do love spending time with this original woman.
November 2, 2019
Phryne Fisher combines work with pleasure as she and Dot take to the high seas to find out who is stealing the jewels from around the first-class passengers' necks on the dance floor. Of course she is given the Imperial suite, and the cruise ship adventure is like a house-party mystery on the water. We have the meal at the captain's table, the masquerade dance, the disappearing corpse--or is it? What's upsetting the ship's doctor? And why does one passenger eat nothing but omelettes at every meal? Phryne is definitely in Modesty Blaise mode here, promising to make all and sundry "very sorry" for their indiscretions, which include drugging Dot and bonking Phryne herself over the head. Curiously, she tended not to pay attention when other people were talking, which is an odd way to gather information. Fortunately the plot didn't turn on any esoteric facts, which would have escaped her entirely. I enjoyed the Dr Applegate character, who made me think of Dorothy L. Sayers for some reason. Perhaps that was helped by the fact that she mentions the Attenbury emeralds and the Megatherium Trust crash, both of which figured large in Sayers' books. There is also a Miss Lemmon at Phryne's table in the first class mess.
The denouements of the double mystery were simply incredible, as is so common in the Fisher mysteries, but it's only entertainment, after all. Suspend belief and you'll be OK. Again, I found the letters tacked onto the end of each chapter distracting and annoying, as well as adding precisely nothing to the story.
Just in passing, if you actually have a nodding acquaintance with spoken Greek you know that "Phryne" is not pronounced to rhyme with Briny. Greek shares the five vowel sounds found in Italian and Spanish, so it would be "Freenay". But that's just by the way. I'm sure that by the time the British/Australian phonetic system of the early 20th century got through with it, it was indeed Fry-knee. But then you should hear how many elderly British people pronounce the name Miguel.
The denouements of the double mystery were simply incredible, as is so common in the Fisher mysteries, but it's only entertainment, after all. Suspend belief and you'll be OK. Again, I found the letters tacked onto the end of each chapter distracting and annoying, as well as adding precisely nothing to the story.
Just in passing, if you actually have a nodding acquaintance with spoken Greek you know that "Phryne" is not pronounced to rhyme with Briny. Greek shares the five vowel sounds found in Italian and Spanish, so it would be "Freenay". But that's just by the way. I'm sure that by the time the British/Australian phonetic system of the early 20th century got through with it, it was indeed Fry-knee. But then you should hear how many elderly British people pronounce the name Miguel.
October 12, 2014
If you are looking for a murder mystery, move along.
However, if you're looking for a book filled with nautical trivia and lectures on the Maori culture imparted while rich people sit around a table and eat really well described food, then this is the book for you.
This was by far the worst of the Phryne Fisher books, and that takes the random and vague Green Mill Mystery and rambling Raisins and Almonds into consideration.
The death in the title does not occur until approximately page 197. (Note: My version of the book was 253 pages long.) Up until then, Phryne is supposedly investigating stolen jewelry on a ship. Mostly, however, we spend those 197 pages reading about the passengers sitting in the dining room and discussing the aforementioned trivia and cultural lessons.
It does not help that neither mystery, neither the murder or the jewel theft, are wrapped up with any sort of satisfactory ending. Instead, they feel like they were afterthoughts and not well-thought out either.
However, if you're looking for a book filled with nautical trivia and lectures on the Maori culture imparted while rich people sit around a table and eat really well described food, then this is the book for you.
This was by far the worst of the Phryne Fisher books, and that takes the random and vague Green Mill Mystery and rambling Raisins and Almonds into consideration.
The death in the title does not occur until approximately page 197. (Note: My version of the book was 253 pages long.) Up until then, Phryne is supposedly investigating stolen jewelry on a ship. Mostly, however, we spend those 197 pages reading about the passengers sitting in the dining room and discussing the aforementioned trivia and cultural lessons.
It does not help that neither mystery, neither the murder or the jewel theft, are wrapped up with any sort of satisfactory ending. Instead, they feel like they were afterthoughts and not well-thought out either.
September 17, 2019
The ever-delightful Australian detective Phryne Fisher is hired to investigate robberies on a cruise line. She embarks on the ship--which travels from Australia to New Zealand--and meets a strange assortment of returning travelers, who were present for the earlier robberies. Phryne
sports a huge, phony sapphire and waits to see who will try to steal it. But when her companion Dot is roughed up and someone dares lay unauthorized hands on Phryne herself, the culprit had best beware. This series is set between World Wars I and II.
sports a huge, phony sapphire and waits to see who will try to steal it. But when her companion Dot is roughed up and someone dares lay unauthorized hands on Phryne herself, the culprit had best beware. This series is set between World Wars I and II.
May 8, 2023
Phryne is invited on a cruise to discover who is stealing the guests expensive jewelry. The cruise line doesn't believe its the crew, but they can't strip search the disembarking passengers. Besides, it's someone who's done more than one cruise, because it's happened on more than one. So we get to go on a fancy Aus/NZ cruise with Phryne and her friend and "keeper" Dot and see penguins and Kea parrots and Maori dances and feasts. And solve the jewel heists. Good, entertaining read.
July 1, 2018
The audiobook pronunciation of the New Zealand accent and the Māori language is pretty bad. Otherwise, the story is quite good, not my favourite Phryne Fisher story as it is not as fast moving as others. As other reviews have mentioned, the death only happens near the end which is where it starts moving a bit more and feeling more like the rest of the series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 16, 2021
Somehow Phryne and a cruise ship seem like a perfect match. I know the author of these novels is not particularly fond of Agatha Christie but from time to time this format is a good spice on top of the Melbourne setting. Very enjoyable cast of characters, a good mystery and the New Zealand setting gave an interesting backdrop
March 30, 2022
In this outing, Phryne takes a job on a cruise ship to try to find those pilfering jewels from the wealthy passengers. I thought this one of the more interesting entries in the series, maybe because she seemed to actually do a little detecting.
January 30, 2019
One of the better Phryne books.
May 4, 2022
Not my favorite. There were too many cast members to keep track of sometimes.
June 7, 2022
+1 for the fabulous supporting characters on the cruise
February 21, 2023
Goddamit Kerry I'm gonna have to read them all now. Love this series, this was a v fun one set on a cruise!
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