Death in Daylesford: Kerry Greenwood

When a mysterious invitation arrives for the redoubtable Miss Phryne Fisher from an unknown retired Captain Herbert Spencer, Phryne`s curiosity is excited. Spencer runs a retreat in Victoria`s rural spa country for the many shell-shocked soldiers of the first world war. It`s a cause after Phryne`s own heart but what does Spencer want from her?
Meanwhile, Cec, Bert and Tinker find a young woman floating face down in the harbour near the wharves. Could this be the missing friend of Ruth, Phryne`s adopted daughter? With Detective-Inspector Jack Robinson seconded unwillingly to a special investigation, Mr and Mrs Butler with Detective-Sergeant Hugh Collins are left to shield Phryne`s household from danger as Tinker, Jane and Ruth decide to solve what appears to be a heinous crime.
Unaware of these happenings, Phryne and the faithful Dot view their rural sojourn as a short holiday but are quickly thrown into disturbing Highland gatherings, disappearing women, murder and the mystery of the Temperance Hotel. All test Phryne`s resourcefulness in her search to save lives.
Disappearances, murder, bombs, booby-traps and strange goings-on keep Miss Phryne Fisher right in the middle of her most exciting adventure.