Cocaine Blues (Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries Book 1)

Cocaine Blues (Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries Book 1)

by Kerry Greenwood

4.3 (7,166)

4.3 stars from 7,166 reviews. One of the highest rated Mystery Thriller books we track.

261 pages~4.4 hr readPublished by Ulverscroft Large PrintPublished 1989-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

  • You love historical mysteries with clever, unconventional protagonists who refuse to play by society's rules.
  • You're drawn to the 1920s era and appreciate richly detailed settings paired with genuine whodunit plotting.
  • You want a series starter that's witty and stylish without being cosy or twee, with genuine stakes and mature themes.

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  • You prefer your mysteries purely puzzle-focused without subplot romance or sensuality woven through the narrative.
  • You're looking for a cosy mystery: this book has grit, corruption, and darker elements that pull away from gentle territory.
  • You need your lead detective to follow procedure and work within institutional structures rather than improvise and bend rules.

About this book

Cocaine Blues is the first historical mystery in Kerry Greenwood's Phryne Fisher series, set in the late 1920s. The Honourable Phryne Fisher—characterized by her green-gray eyes, diamant garters, and distinctive fashion sense—grows bored with London society life and decides to become a lady detective in Melbourne, Australia. Upon arriving at the Windsor Hotel, Phryne becomes entangled in multiple mysteries involving poisoned wives, cocaine smuggling operations, corrupt police, and communist activity. Her investigation includes an encounter with Sasha de Lisse, a Russian dancer, and culminates in the Turkish baths of Little Lonsdale Street. As tension and danger escalate, Phryne works to protect herself and other young women from harm.

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