When a mysterious invitation for a spa holiday arrives for Miss Phryne Fisher from an unknown retired Captain Herbert Spencer, Phryne's curiosity is piqued. Spencer runs a retreat in Victoria's rural spa country for shell-shocked veterans of World War I. It's a cause after Phryne's own heart, but what can Spencer want from her?

Phryne and her faithful servant Dot set out for Daylesford, viewing their rural sojourn as a short holiday. While Dot gets to know the remarkable women who run the hotel where they are lodging, Phryne enjoys an enticing meal--and dessert--with the attractive Captain Spencer. But their relaxation is short-lived as they are thrown into treacherous Highland gatherings, a mysterious case of disappearing women, and a string of murders committed under their very noses. Meanwhile, back at home, Phryne's three wards are busy solving a mystery of their own when a schoolmate is found floating facedown near the docks--and pregnant at the time of her death.

With her usual pluck and deft thinking, Phryne methodically investigates the strange goings-on in this anything-but-tranquil spa town.

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Picked up from Redgum Cafe at this months meetup, passing it on to my parents to read

Read by my parents, who both enjoyed their first Phryne Fisher.
Hope you enjoy the read too.

Taken away from meetup and onto my shelves for a future themed release. I may even read it beforehand, thanks Bronwyna!

I enjoyed reading this book, more for the locations than anything. I loved visiting St. Kilda, Daylesford and Hepburn Springs and could visualise the exact scenery! Lots of murders, reminds me of Midsomer murders.

For Razfaz from your Wishlist. So lovely to see you again and spend some quality time together after 5 years since Bordeaux. Bookcrossing friends who have become life-long friends!

You see I getting older....how can I miss to journal the latest Phryne Fisher !! Thank you for the book.
I'm sure that I'll enjoy the reading. Such a shame that I'vent read it yet. Unbelievable. It's due the busy time I getting through. On our return flight last year from Sydney I bought a copy as anothe lovely travel memory for my collection. So this copy will soon travelling again. I'll know another Phryne Fisher fan which I can make e big surprise.

RABAC : have fun & enjoy!

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