''Greenwood''s strength lies in her ability to create characters that are wholly satisfying: the bad guys are bad, and the good guys are great''Vogue
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 he
