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Violence
Barely any
A murder at an isolated country house; depicted without graphic violence
Language
Barely any
Mild period language; no strong profanity
Sexual Content
Some
Phryne's romantic character is present; brief implied encounters
Substance Use
Barely any
Country house drinking; no substance abuse themes
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Mild suspense from the house's eerie history and hidden secrets
What this book is about
The eighth Phryne Fisher mystery takes the detective out of Melbourne to a remote Victorian country house where she has accepted a quiet weekend invitation. The peace is shattered when strange things begin to happen and a murder occurs, revealing that the household harbors old secrets tied to the unusual history of the house and its inhabitants. Greenwood weaves Aboriginal history and settler mythology into a classic country-house mystery structure, giving this entry a distinctive and thoughtful texture alongside the series' customary wit and charm.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Murder mystery theme
Some Indigenous Australian cultural content
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