Away with the Fairies: A Phryne Fisher Mystery Audiobook (Unabridged)

" This is not a homophobic treatise! It's really about fairies, or rather, about the murder of a woman who made her living drawing treacly illustrations of fairies. The storyline wasn't particularly strong, but I'm still charmed by the detective Phryne Fisher, who takes no guff and sleeps with whoever pleases her. "

" This book is set in 1920s Australia and features an independent woman amateur detective. Lately I've been reading the Maisie Dobbs series by Jacqueline Winspear (1920s Britain, independent woman detective) and this book didn't benefit from the comparison. The language was often distractingly sloppy. I had a hard time keeping track of the suspects and I think the thin character descriptions played a big part. Overall, I was disappointed and happy to finish the book so I could move on to something I would enjoy more. "

" Never read any Phryne Fisher novels before, but I like the tone of novel and the intelligence of Phryne. Reminds me a bit of Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear. I love strong and witty female characters, but who also show compassion and empathy. "

" The first Phryne Fisher mystery I've read. Set in ?Edwardian Australia. Pure froth, but nicely written. "

" Dependable as ever. Always enjoy Kerry Greenwood. "

" So that's how Lin Chung lost his ear ... and how Phrynne and the Lin family came to an accommodation about Chung's arranged marriage. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and it filled in some of the gaps for me. "

" Phryne Fisher is called in to investigate the death of a woman named Lavendar who was obsessed with fairies. Her quirky neighbors all hide secrets as do her coworkers at a women's magazine. In addition, Lin Chung has been kidnapped on a Chinese silk buying trip. Very witty and fun mystery. "

" Hmm, I thought this one was kind of a mess. The two plotlines didn't really go together. "

" Pretty fluffy...okay read for someone with tons of interuptions...the story line is simple and the characters are the same as in other books. "

" One of the best in a very good series, I have almost read them all!!! "

" Great fun. A gentle and stylish murder mystery in a happily unrealistic 1920s Melbourne. "

" I haven't wanted to be a character since I wanted to be Nancy Drew when I was growing up. I would love to be Phryne. She's a wonderful character. "

" I enjoyed this book very much. I like the series. I love the heroine and her love interest. I love the peripheral characters. I like the humor. "

" Wonderful style, great heroine. Lots of fun for us non-Aussies to read. "

" Actually meant to go find more in this series... "

" One of my favorite Phryne Fisher mysteries - there are pirates, magazine skulduggery, and an absolutely thrilling rescue. This series is so much fun! "

" Since Lin Chung is off to China to trade for silk, Phryne is off investigating the death of Ms. Lavender who writes for Women's Choice. Phryne must investigate the staff and find out who did it while worrying when Lin is kidnapped. Its Phryne to the rescue! "

" A fun listen with an entertaining plot and clever characters. While this is the 11th in the series, it is my first encounter. I don't plan on making it my last. "

" Another adventure of Phryne Fisher, this time, of a personal nature. "

" One of the best in this series. I really like the ones in which Lin Chung appears; he's such an awesome foil to Phryne. "

" Light hearted, entertaining fluff. I will continue to work my way through the entire series. "

" entertaining as usual! I think I skipped a few in the series though. "

" I enjoyed this book very much. I like the series. I love the heroine and her love interest. I love the peripheral characters. I like the humor. "

" One of the best in this series. I really like the ones in which Lin Chung appears; he's such an awesome foil to Phryne. "

" entertaining as usual! I think I skipped a few in the series though. "

" Pretty fluffy...okay read for someone with tons of interuptions...the story line is simple and the characters are the same as in other books. "

" Phryne Fisher is called in to investigate the death of a woman named Lavendar who was obsessed with fairies. Her quirky neighbors all hide secrets as do her coworkers at a women's magazine. In addition, Lin Chung has been kidnapped on a Chinese silk buying trip. Very witty and fun mystery. "

" Best one of the series so far, Greenwood really hitting her stride. "

" Wonderful style, great heroine. Lots of fun for us non-Aussies to read. "

" One of the best in a very good series, I have almost read them all!!! "

" I really enjoyed this book set in Australia. Not too different than one set in England. It's nice it's part of a series so I'm sure I'll be reading more. Kaye "

" Hmm, I thought this one was kind of a mess. The two plotlines didn't really go together. "