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Violence
Barely any
A disappearance turned murder during a cricket match; no graphic violence
Language
Barely any
Mild period language; minimal profanity
Sexual Content
Some
Phryne's romantic character is characteristic of the series; tastefully handled
Substance Use
Barely any
Social drinking at sporting events; period gambling culture
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Mild suspense as a missing woman's fate is investigated
What this book is about
The tenth Phryne Fisher mystery takes the detective to Sydney for a Test cricket match, where she is asked to look into the disappearance of a young woman while enjoying the social whirl around the match. The investigation reveals dark currents beneath the sporting festivities, and Phryne must navigate a world of sporting celebrity, gambling, and social aspiration. Greenwood brings her characteristic period research and Phryne's irrepressible personality to bear in a mystery that captures the unique atmosphere of Australian cricket culture in the 1920s.
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Murder mystery theme
Brief romantic content
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