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Phryne Fisher, the sharp‑witted, glamorous detective of 1920s Australia, is welcomed to Cave House, a Gothic mansion in the Victorian mountain country. The tranquil setting hides a web of peril: the host is under threat, a lethal trap has been set in the house, and the parlourmaid is found strangled. As Phryne navigates the mansion’s dungeons and the limestone Buchan caves, she encounters enigmatic funeral urns, a pair of young lovers, an eccentric swagman, an angry heir, and the alluring Lin Chung. With her trademark confidence and determination, Phryne probes the mystery to uncover the truth behind the violent events.
First publish date: December 1, 2005
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Kerry Greenwood
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