Dead Man's Chest: A Phryne Fisher Mystery Audiobook (Unabridged)

" It took me a while to get into this book about Phryne Fisher, a private detective flapper who is quite the woman and someone I think I would like personally. But I didn't feel that the mystery was particularly strong here. In fact, I wasn't altogether certain what the mystery was. When she arrives at the vacation home she's borrowing, the caretakers are not only missing but appear to have scarpered off. Only they left their beloved dog. Meanwhile, there is no cook, plenty of surrealists and lots of free flowing alcohol. Strong narration here but weak story. I think I would like to start with earlier books and learn more about this strong woman who is well aware of her sexuality and doesn't hesitate to use it. She is also well aware of her brains and her money and doesn't stint on those either! "

" The inimitable Phryne Fisher gets up to many of her usual tricks while on holiday at the seaside. The omitted tricks, like the absent members of the usual cast of characters, are not much missed in the swirl of events. A worthy entry in the series. "

" I love Phryne and her household. This time Phryne and her daughters, and of course with Dot, head to the shore for a vacation. Things never go easy for this group, but the mystery is solved, of course, and they make new friends. Another good episode in this series. "

" This is the cosiest of cosies, something of a pastiche of 1920s crime novels. I found it engaging if a bit unbelievable, but it was nonetheless an enjoyable romp. I did think Miss Phryne was a bit too good to be true, and all that food! An unchallenging read that did not require too much heavy lifting on the part of the reader. "

" This is an easy on the brain mystery with nice period detail. However the story was very loose, it really had no plot. I felt that the author was just entertaining herself. "

" A very good series taking place in post-WWI Australia. Interesting characters and a wide range of crimes. "

" Fun book. I hadn't read one of the Phryne Fisher's mysteries for a while. Also contained a couple of recipes I'm going to try. I'll have to look up 'Noyau' "

" Another fun Phryne Fisher book. This one, for some reason, was about 25% about food. With Phryne it is all about what she is wearing, what her friends and family are up to, and what interesting characters she will run into. "

" This is just as good as the rest of the series. "

" Probably my favorite Phryne Fisher novel. Sad that I've gone through almost all of the series and hope that there are more soon. "

" I liked but it was a bit slow. "

" Another enjoyable, rather uplifting Phryne Fisher mystery, set in Australia in 1930s. "

" One of the best in this reliably lighthearted, upbeat Australian series. It's the last installment to date, so I hope we'll see another Phryne Fisher mystery before too long. "

" I love sharing my time off with Phryne and her engaging entourage of friends, employees and misfits. Dead Man's Chest is one of my favourites in the Phryne Fisher series - it's relaxing, funny, slightly educational and altogether enjoyable. A bit like Kerry Greenwood herself, I imagine. :) "

" I really enjoyed this book and it is the second book that I have read by this Author, So I got to know the main character a bit better. "

" I love these Phryne Fisher mysteries, the characters are strong, and the stories excellent. "

" This is the 18th book in the Phryne Fisher Mystery series. This time Phryne and her family are on a holiday in Queenscliff. No murder this time just missing servants. Both of the daughters, Jane and Ruth, start to come into their own. "

" What's not to love about Phryne Fisher? Another excellent adventure of mystery and intrigue. "

" Kerry Greenwood never fails me. :) "

" Dead Man's Chest marks my introduction to the Phryne Fisher series - and quite an enjoyable intro it was. The characters have depth, the sense of holiday almost palpable and the ending tied up well. This story is a quick, "beach" read. Enjoy. "

" Kerry Greenwood never fails me. :) "

" One of my favorites of the series so far. Lots of delicious food and fabulous outfits and rescuing people and other people getting their comeuppances. Plus Surrealists!It was just the perfect thing to read in the park on a sunny afternoon. "

" I liked the main character mostly and I got a kick out of the '20's setting but I found the main character a bit shallow and the plot contrived. But it was not a waste of time either and I requested another in this series. I found reading this a bit like eating potato chips: ok but not a main meal. "

" I really enjoyed this book and it is the second book that I have read by this Author, So I got to know the main character a bit better. "

" A very good series taking place in post-WWI Australia. Interesting characters and a wide range of crimes. "

" This is my first Phryne Fisher mystery, and while I think the book is extremely well written, I just don't care for the character enough to read any further entries in this series. For this time period, I greatly prefer Charles Todd or Jacqueline Winspear's books. "

" This is an easy on the brain mystery with nice period detail. However the story was very loose, it really had no plot. I felt that the author was just entertaining herself. "

" Enjoyed this mystery, as always with Ms. Greenwood. I'm sure part my attraction to Phryne Fisher is the allure of being a woman of independent means in a time period that allowed for such a gracious style of living. "

" This is just as good as the rest of the series. "