Death by Water (Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries Book 15)

Death by Water (Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries Book 15)

by Kerry Greenwood

4.6 (2,245)

4.6 stars from 2,245 reviews. Top 78% of Mystery Thriller books we track.


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Perfect for you if...

  • You enjoy mysteries set in glamorous historical settings where the detective is as captivating as the case itself.
  • You've watched the Netflix series and want to spend more time with Phryne's wit, style, and uncompromising moral code.
  • You appreciate crime fiction that balances genuine puzzles with character depth, romance, and period detail without taking itself too seriously.

Maybe not for you if...

  • You prefer standalone mysteries over series entries, since this is book 15 and assumes familiarity with Phryne's methods and relationships.
  • You want high-stakes, dark crime fiction rather than cosy mysteries with champagne and shipboard romance.
  • You're looking for stories centred on the supporting cast rather than Phryne herself as the compelling centre of gravity.

About this book

Phryne Fisher boards the S.S. Hinemoa, a luxury cruise to New Zealand, to investigate a series of jewelry thefts from first-class passengers. P&O executives are concerned that the thefts—likely committed by someone aboard—will damage the cruise line's reputation. Fisher, known for her bob haircut, green eyes, and pragmatic approach, is well-suited to move among the upper classes and solve the case. She carries the Great Queen of Sapphires, the Maharani, as bait. During the voyage, shipboard romances, champagne cocktails, erotic photographers, jealous suitors, drugged drinks, jazz musicians, blackmail, and an attempted murder all unfold. The thieves eventually discover what many before them have learned: that resisting Phryne Fisher's intelligence and charm proves futile.

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