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Violence
Some
A murder and the threat of violence toward a child; depicted without gore
Language
Barely any
Mild language consistent with the era
Sexual Content
Some
Phryne engages in a romantic encounter; implied rather than explicit
Substance Use
Barely any
Brief reference to drinking in social settings
Emotional Intensity
Some
Child kidnapping creates genuine suspense and psychological tension
What this book is about
Phryne Fisher takes to the air when a dashing young aviator is accused of murdering his abusive father. Simultaneously, a child is kidnapped and a ransom demanded. Phryne navigates both cases with her trademark blend of audacity, intelligence, and charm, as the glamorous world of 1920s aviation collides with darker human cruelties.
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Child in danger
Murder investigation
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