Murder in Williamstown (Phryne Fisher, #22) in Aussie Readers

Nov 02, 2022 Brenda rated it it was amazing

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Ruth and Jane, Phryne Fisher's adopted daughters, volunteered at the Melbourne Institute of the Blind. Ruth assisted the cook in the kitchen, as her cooking skills were top notch, while Jane with her mathematical skills, was asked to assist in the office. Jane quickly learned there was some discrepancy with the accounts, so she chatted to Phryne to check what course she should take. Meanwhile Tinker was helping Phryne find who was sending her nasty notes, deposited in their letterbox.

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Nov 23, 2022 Shelleyrae at Book'd Out rated it really liked it

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Murder in Williamstown is the 22nd entertaining instalment featuring Victoria’s lady private detective Miss Phryne Fisher from Kerry Greenwood.

Much of Phryne’s unconventional household has a mystery of their own to solve in this book. I enjoyed the three puzzles, though unusually there was no common thread between them, and as such the novel felt a little disjointed.

Witty, astute, stylish and provocative, as always, Phryne remains a delight, and her adventures engaging.

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Dec 15, 2022 Catsalive rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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3.5 rounded up.
This has all the usual elements of a Miss Fisher tale but it is lacking in the expected style & excitement, in fact, Phryne has become boring. Ruth, Jane & Tinker's little sidelines were fine as additions, & that's what they should have been, just a bit of a bonus. Unfortunately, they may have been the most interesting parts of this episode. Phryne had little presence & Dot had a couple of walk-ons. Too much eating & not enough action - you'll be getting fat, Phryne!

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Jan 20, 2023 Ace Taylor rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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You would think that in a series as large of the Phryne Fisher novels are - Murder in Williamstown is book 22 - that the stories might start to get repetitive and boring, but it isn't the case with this series. Phryne Fisher, once again returns to the socialite world of Melbourne, this time as the Chinese find themselves embroiled in a cultural mystery involving secrets, murders and the never-ending racism they face in 1929, Review originally published at: https://www.acetaylor.id.au/book-revi...

You would think that in a series as large of the Phryne Fisher novels are - Murder in Williamstown is book 22 - that the stories might start to get repetitive and boring, but it isn't the case with this series. Phryne Fisher, once again returns to the socialite world of Melbourne, this time as the Chinese find themselves embroiled in a cultural mystery involving secrets, murders and the never-ending racism they face in 1929, Melbourne.

Joined once again by Jane, Ruth and Tinker who set out on their own adventures, Phryne is otherwise joined mostly by a cast of other characters with DI Jack Robinson, Lin Chung making small appearances throughout the novel. While Robinson usually (grudgingly though) welcome Phryne's involvement in the crime, at this point in time he makes her swear not to become involved as the Chinese are best left to deal with it themselves. That isn't to say they were lacking in the story. With them, her children, Dot, Cec, Burt, as well as Mr and Mrs Butler returning to the cast of the book it very much felt like we never left them.

She tries to at least. Throwing herself into the social scene of the 1920s, Phryne is a famous, rich Flapper and Socialite who enjoys marching to the beat of her own drum not caring what others think of her. Despite trying to stay away from the mystery she still manages to become involved and solve the mystery in her own way.

This is the second book where we find her three adoptive children involved in their own mystery, and it was something I greatly enjoyed. Watching Ruth, Jane and Tinker come into their own as both characters and amateur sleuths was exciting to see.

Once again, Kerry Greenwood has delivered a fascinating book both in terms of the characters but also cultural world-building. It shows that she does a lot of research into what she is writing about, both the events, the character's culture and the global world, with this book including scattered references to a possible economic collapse, which will, as we know turn out to be the Great Depression. I truly cannot wait to see what she comes out with next. There's still so much of Melbourne of the 1920s that she has yet to explore. ...more

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Nov 18, 2022 Tracey rated it liked it · review of another edition

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Phyrne Fisher is doing what she does best, finding trouble and solving it. There is nothing better than coming back to one of the sassiest characters in Australian fiction who takes no prisoners, knows her own mind and is willing to run up against and challenge conventional thought.
In this latest adventure not only is Phyrne doing the investigative work, her three charges take on the responsibility and it certainly fleshes the story out.
If you are fan of Miss Fisher this will not disappoint.

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