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The Green Mill Murder
The Green Mill Murder: Phryne Fisher's Murder Mysteries 5 | Kerry Greenwood
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Death and blackmail make an unwelcome visit to the hottest dancehall in town in Phryne Fisher's delicious fifth mystery. Dancing divinely through the murder and mayhem of her fifth adventure, the elegant Phryne Fisher remains unflappable. Gorgeous in her sparkling lobelia-coloured georgette dress, delighted by her dancing skill, pleased with her partner and warmed by the admiring regard of the banjo player, Miss Phryne Fisher had thought of tonight as a promising evening at the hottest dancehall in town, the Green Mill. But that was before death broke in. In jazz-mad 1920s Melbourne, Phryne finds there are hidden perils in dancing the night away like murder, blackmail and young men who vanish. Phryne Fisher's fifth adventure leads to smoke-filled clubs, a dashingly handsome band leader, some fancy flying indeed across the Australian Alps and a most unexpected tryst with a gentle stranger.
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Smarkies
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Phryne sets out to solve a disappearance and a murder and in the process takes her plane out to the mountains in Australia (near Talbotville). I enjoy the series mainly because of the historical setting e.g. the Green Mill was an actual dance hall in Melbourne.
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#setinacitystartingwiththeletterm

IuliaC Lovely cover! 2mo
erzascarletbookgasm This series covers are gorgeous! 2mo
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Mollyanna
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My third finish for #SuperSeptember. The fifth book in the Phryne Fisher series and we have a murder in a jazz club to start the action. There is also a plane flight to the Australian Alps and a visit to a hermit in the mountains.

As always Phryne is tenacious, courageous and full of lust. I enjoy these romps and look forward to the next in the series.

Andrew65 Great 👏👏👏 I need to get back to this series. 2y
Mollyanna @Andrew65 Thanks. They are quick reads, usually around 200 pages. 2y
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Lizpixie
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Bk26 of June & Bk8 of #LittenListen is done! A reread of the 5th Phryne novel on audiobook. I love the audio versions, it gives the books that Aussie flavour, the narrator is perfect. Phryne is dancing with Charles Freeman when a marathon dancer drops dead at her feet. When Charles goes missing, she‘s hired by his mother to find him, which leads to flying her Gypsy Moth into the Victorian Alps looking for his brother. #phryneappreciationclub

JazzFeathers The first l read and still one of my favourite. 3y
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Carolyn11215
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This time Phryne‘s witnessing of a murder during a dance marathon leads her to investigate the blackmailing of gay men and to hunt for a missing shellshocked son/brother who doesn‘t wish to be found.

JenlovesJT47 This is one of my favorites! 💚 3y
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Lizpixie
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Another winner in my #PhryneMarathon This is one of my favourites, the descriptions of the Australian Alps is just so beautiful. I could definitely live in Vic‘s hut, out there in the great silence. As long as I had my books & tea, I could live in solitude quite happily. The depiction of Vic‘s shell shock also rang true, my uncle is a Vietnam Vet who has PTSD which I witnessed as a child. So sad what they all went through. All up another 5⭐️ read.

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Lizpixie
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Up next in my #PhryneMarathon is The Green Mill Murder. Phryne is at the Green Mill dancing with Charles Freeman when a man drops dead on the dance floor. When Charles goes missing before the cops get there, it turns out the dead man has been blackmailing him & now he‘s a prime suspect in the murder. Phryne is hired by his mother to find him and prove him innocent, but the Freeman‘s are not as clean as they appear. #phryneappreciationclub

GlassAsDiamonds Oohhh.... a Phryne Marathon!!!! 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱 4y
JazzFeathers This is the first book in the series l read and still one of my favourites. 4y
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xxjenadanxx
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Book 2 completed for #24b4monday

Not much to say about Phryne that I haven't already! I feel like I have to read one for every readathon. She's fun, modern, and gets into lots of trouble. This one did seem a bit more tame than usual, but it was still a good read.

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larah17
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I love Phryne Fisher. I don‘t know what to say about these books anymore except they are delightful. Phryne is working on solving a murder while also searching for a missing army veteran, and does it with F.L.A.I.R.

#MountTBR2019 14/36
Goodreads 19/52

Dolly I‘m watching the tv series right now. Fun! 5y
larah17 @Dolly I adore the TV show, it made me want to read the books ☺️ 5y
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I need a good book recommendation! I just abandoned Ngaio Marsh's Overture to Death because I could not relate to any of the characters. Before. I finished Kerry #Greenwood's The Green Mill Murder, Michelle #MacNamara's I'll be gone in the dark, and binge read Rhys #Bowen's Lady Georgiana Rannoch series.

I'm open for mysteries, but could also switch genres again to a good YA (does not have to be new!) or something else completely #recommendsday

CaitZ Have you read Jacqueline Winspear's 5y
CaitZ Or Amy Stewart's 5y
stackednpainted @CaitZ I tried Jacqueline Wi spear years ago and did not get into the book at all. Maybe I should give it a try again... I'll check into Girl Waits With Gun as I haven't heard of it even:O 5y
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Lizpixie
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#BookMail Pt1 I now have the whole series in the Art Deco covers finally. They‘re all so beautiful, it‘s hard to pick a favourite but Blood And Circuses & Murder And Mendelssohn are two that I really love. Story wise though, this one, Murder In Montparnesse & Dead Mans Chest are my favourites to read. Highly recommended, the books are so much better than the tv series📺👎📖👍 #phryneappreciationclub

Texreader Gorgeous cover. I can understand why you wanted a complete set! 5y
LauraBytheBook Hmmm I‘ve only read the first 2-3 so far. I will admit I love the Jack and Phryne storyline from the show so I‘ve found the books a bit disappointing. Maybe I should read a few more and give them another shot. 5y
Lizpixie @KnitNread definitely keep reading! Once you get to Ruddy Gore she has a new lover that I think is better than Jack. And I do love Phryne & Jack in the show, I just think Phryne & Lin Chung are a great couple.👍 5y
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Nitpickyabouttrains
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Another solid Phryne fisher book. This one took place at a jazz club!

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AlizaApp
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Continuing to make my way through the Phryne Fisher books this year. Very much enjoyed this one, about a murder in a dance hall, which ended up with a hermit and some very temperamental musicians.

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JenlovesJT47
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I‘m on book 5 in my reread of the Phryne Fisher series via audiobook and loving every minute of it! I encourage you to give the audiobooks a go, as the narrator Stephanie Daniel is amazing. This was more enjoyable this time around as well. The audiobook makes you feel like you are right there with all of the wonderful characters. I highly recommend this series. 4.5⭐️

#PhryneFisher
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MallenNC That's a good idea to listen to these! I loved the TV show. 6y
JenlovesJT47 @MallenNC you should!! The books are great. Slightly different from the show but just as good in a different way. 6y
Nitpickyabouttrains I just read book four! They are so charming. 6y
JenlovesJT47 @Nitpickyabouttrains they are! My personal favorites are books 15-20, they‘re the best! And book 6 which I‘m currently reading for the 3rd time. 😬 6y
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Bookzombie
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I just thought I would share the mess of books beside my bed. Most of them I have read a little bit in already. I finished the tagged audio book today so I‘m working my way through them. 🙂

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I didn‘t think this was quite as good as the first 4, but it was still fun to read.

LegosAndPajamas Have you seen the show?? 6y
Pamwurtzler @Insearchofbooks Not yet, but I need to watch. Have you? 6y
LegosAndPajamas @Pamwurtzler I have! Its a little different from the books. But its tons of fun and the outfits Miss Fisher wears are fantastic! 6y
Lynnsoprano Love the shows, and I really want Phryne‘s wardrobe (also the figure to wear it😂) But It‘s true, there‘s a difference between the books and the show. Both good, just different. (edited) 6y
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Please talk to me my Litsy friends! I'm at incredibly boring family function. Thinking of hiding out in a stall and reading latest Phryne Fisher book on my Kindle app.
What are y'all doing tonight? Or tell me your worst family function story. Or some bookish conversation. Save Me! 😨
#ratherbereading #saveme #wheresmyflask

hermyknee Hide and read! Hide and read! 6y
charl08 Lol. Sympathy. 6y
Tamra Oh noooooo! I hear you. 6y
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LaraReads Ugh! Def hide & read! I'm starting my 10th hour of 13 year old volleyball. 😭 6y
Redjewel_7734 Hide & read!!!! I really don‘t seem to get along at family functions so that is usually my go to strategy 😊 6y
JPeterson Yes - go hide and read! That‘s my usual go to for these things. Good luck! 6y
Austen_Nerd 😊Hide & read!! 6y
Kaye You wanted us to distract you and talk. I like your skirt. It‘s cute. I need some black tights. What kind of food are they having at your shindig ? Any cake ? What kind is it ? Do you like Willie Nelson ? What was your school team‘s name ? Ours is the Indians. What were your school colors ? Ours are red and black. Did you like watching sports in high school? What was your favorite subject in school ? What book are you reading right now ? (edited) 6y
Jas16 I fully support hiding and reading. 6y
CoverToCoverGirl What @Jas16 said! 😎 6y
Crinoline_Laphroaig @Kaye Thank you! Not one person tonight has complimented my skirt. I bought it Inverness Scotland in September. We are in Texas. Lots of meat and I'm a Vegetarian. So I had salad, bread and something that claims to be Black Forest Cake. 6y
Crinoline_Laphroaig @Kaye Total obsessed with Shetland 6y
Kaye What‘s important is that YOU and I know your skirt is cute, so who gives a Flying Monkey if anyone else notices it. Not important. I‘ve heard of Black Forest cake. Doesn‘t it have cherries in it ? Gross. Do you have to stay there? Can‘t you go home if you want or do you need a ride ? I can come pick you up if you‘re less than an hour away. Gotta pick up my grandson in an hour. . 6y
Crinoline_Laphroaig @Kaye Husband is here. It's his family. I need to post a pic of my awesome red boots. 6y
Kaye Go for it. Waiting for the boots. Remember the old Nancy Sinatra song ? 🎶 These boots are made for walk-in, and that‘s just what they‘ll do. One of these days these boots are gonna walk all over you. 🎶 6y
emilyhaldi @Kaye I know who to call next time I‘m bored!! 😆👍🏻 6y
Kaye @emilyhaldi Anytime you wanna YAK, I can think of stuff to talk about. If you are in a Dr‘s waiting room and nervous, drop me a note. I‘ll keep your mind on other stuff. I like talking. 😁 6y
CatLass007 Poor woman! I vote for hide and read. 6y
CouronneDhiver Oh the joys... 🙄 6y
Crinoline_Laphroaig Thank All Y'all for keeping me company last night while The Husband was Photographer at the Family function. ❤❤❤❤❤ @Kaye @CouronneDhiver @CatLass007 @emilyhaldi @Jas16 @CoverToCoverGirl @Austen_Nerd @JPeterson @Redjewel_7734 @LaraReads @Tamra @charl08 @hermyknee 6y
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Decided I didn't want to read anything tonight while I ate dinner. Since I was listening to the Fosse soundtrack in my car, I decided I was in a 1920's kind of mood and watched some of Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries. #stuckinthepast #fallintobooks

CouronneDhiver Great show! 7y
hyacinth i adore this show! have you seen the kickstarter for their movie?? 7y
booksandsympathy @hyacinth I have! I've been impatiently waiting for the movie since the show stopped. 7y
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Lizpixie
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#FallIntoBooks #day21 #SetInFaveEra I love the Jazz Age,that period in between the wars with its fashion, Art Deco,music and the celebration of being alive after the horrendous death toll of WWI & the Spanish Flu Epidemic. I adore books set in this era,which is why I'm in the #phryneappreciationclub & #christiecrimeclub plus some newer authors like Nicola Upson,Carola Dunn & Sulari Gentill.Give me a cloche hat, a string of beads & a trumpet solo.

JazzFeathers Lol! I'm in those clubs too 😁 l've been resesrching the 1920s (both American and European, such similar and yet such different experience) gor years, for my own stories. It's an era that, in many respects, reminds ne of our own times 7y
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chrissy.ww
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Hanging out in the laundromat with Phyrnne Fisher - because why not?

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gossamerchild
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I don't know how many times I've posted about these books, but I couldn't help myself for #allthesingleladies. Phryne is a badass single woman with no interest in "settling down" (terrible phase, btw) and it's so refreshing to read. #phryneforever

#junebookbugs @RealLifeReading

Moray_Reads I'm going to try these as my new palette cleanser books so I'm glad to see that they're worth reading! 7y
gossamerchild @Moray_Reads super fast reads, so perfect for a palette cleanser. They're so fun! 7y
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erzascarletbookgasm Love Phryne Fisher! Only watched the tv series though, haven't read the books! ☺️ 7y
rubyslippersreads I need to read these and watch the show. 😀📺 7y
Lizpixie Love me some Phryne! I'm so hoping she'll be writing more.🤞 7y
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gossamerchild
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Bliss, thy name is #phrynefisher , pink rose dress, and #readinginahammock. 😍😍

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JazzFeathers
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This is the first book l've read in the Miss Fisher series and l truly loved it. Fantastic setting (l'm in awe of the research Ms Kerry obviously undertook) and fantastic cast of characters, all with strengths and flaws that make them so endearing. Good mystery too.
#PhryneFisher #PhryneAppteciationClub
#SetInThe1920s

Read my full review here http://theoldshelter.com/thursday-quotables-the-green-mill-murder-miss-fisher-mi...

BellaBookNook I want to read this. I absolutely adore the series. Have you watched the series? If so, are they similar? 7y
JazzFeathers @BellaBookNook l've watched only part of the series so far, and l'm loving it. Incidently, l've also watched the episode of the Green Mill Murder. The book is deeper in scope and character study, but the TV episode is very faithful overall. These are good stories any medium you chose to enjoy them ;) 7y
BellaBookNook I discovered the series in Netflix and binged watch them all except for last episode. I wish they would make another season but the lead actress has been talking up so many other offers so I'm unsure if they will continue. I definitely will get some of the books. Thanks. 7y
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BookishMe She's such a sassy Detective! 7y
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Sarrie
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Excellent, as always. These are always lovely diversions. Phyrne Fisher has got to be one of my favorite literary detectives.

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"Corpses, per se, did not discompose her."
I read that initially as 'decompose' and now I can't stop giggling.

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shanaqui
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I have never really listened to jazz apart from when my dad's shuffle happens to come across some. But darn, I want to hear Nerine from this book.

I think I liked Tintagel more the first time I read it. This time I found him almost creepy. Dedication to art is all well and good, but not to the extent of concealing murder.

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shanaqui
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Lavender scented bubble bath (Lush, a "French Kiss") + familiar and beloved characters = the most relaxed Nikki I've been in a while.

shanaqui Picture evidently not from bath time, I should add. Instead that is my very relaxed post-bath knees for a backdrop. 7y
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Lizpixie
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Finished Bk2 of this anthology,The Green Mill Murder. I have to say that Charles in the book version is very much a nastier piece of work than naive Charles in the tv series. I really loved this, Phryne is always amazing but the level of research the author put into Bert & Cec's WWI experiences to make them feel real has to be applauded, you could see the Gallipoli/ANZAC experience as they were talking, it was so clear. Well done. Lest We Forget

JazzFeathers Just finished this book myself, the first l've read of his series. Beautifully researched and written. All the characters are fantastic 7y
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Lizpixie
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Onto book 2 in this anthology, The Green Mill Murder. Phryne Fisher is dancing at The Green Mill, a speakeasy in Melbourne, when a fellow dancer drops dead at her feet. When her dance partner, and a member of the band she becomes involved with, come to the polices attention as suspects, she whips out her detecting skills to find the real killer. Love Phryne, love the Jazz Age & love that this is Australian fiction.🇦🇺

ScarletQuill I love her!! 7y
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Lizpixie
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Todays #bookmail is The Hunger Games box set, which I've only ever had as audiobooks before & it was on special, and an omnibus of Miss Fisher mysteries. I definitely think September will be a #nobookbuymonth😏

[DELETED] 2232195534 Phryne!! Love that character! 8y
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SuziQoregon
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And next up in audio for me … next in the Phrynne Fischer series. #BoutofBooks

annahenke Rewatching the series now! Love it 8y
SuziQoregon @ahenke I haven't watched any of the series yet but I plan to. 8y
annahenke Oh my gosh, you haven't?? So good! 8y
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