Williamstown Murder (Phryne Fisher Mysteries)

Once again, The Honourable Miss Phryne Fisher finds herself entangled in a mysterious web, up to her elegant eyebrows in intrigue. She wakes up unusually early, granting her a rare moment of free time to ponder how to spend her day. After dropping off her daughters at the Blind Institute for charity work, Phryne decides to pay a visit to a university professor she had met during a previous case. Impressed by his intellect and charm, the professor invites her to dinner at his home in Williamstown.

During her dinner with the professor, Phryne stumbles upon two troubling revelations. First, she finds a discarded opium pipe in the park, hinting at nefarious activities. Later, she stumbles upon the lifeless body of a Chinese man on the beach, his death initially shrouded in mystery but later determined to be a homicide. As if these incidents weren't enough, the teenage sister-in-law of Phryne's lover goes missing from her home, adding another layer of complexity to the unfolding drama.

As Phryne delves deeper into the mysteries surrounding her, she attends a Chinese-themed party hosted by the professor, only to witness a shocking murder of one of his colleagues. The events of the evening leave Phryne questioning the connections between the various incidents and the identity of the person leaving ominous notes in her letterbox, warning her about the consequences of sin.

Alongside Phryne's own sleuthing, her three wards, Ruth, Jane, and Tinker, each have their own mysteries to solve. Ruth and Jane are on the trail of an embezzler at the Institute, while Tinker assists Phryne in uncovering the source of the threatening messages. With Phryne's signature blend of intelligence, style, and determination, this captivating mystery will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the final revelation.

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