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Set in 1928 Melbourne, Kerry Greenwood’s mystery invites the brilliant detective Phryne Fisher to the extravagant Last Best party hosted by the Golden Twins, Isabella and Gerald Templar, at Werribee Manor. After receiving anonymous threats, Fisher accepts the invitation and quickly discovers that the gathering—filled with glamorous guests, jazz music, and eccentric characters—mistakes itself for a carefree holiday. The situation takes a grim turn when three attendees, a child in particular, are kidnapped. Using her wit and investigative skill, Phryne must unravel the cryptic clues of a scavenger hunt to locate the hostages and prevent the party from descending into catastrophe.
First publish date: September 30, 2007
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Kerry Greenwood
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