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Surrounded by secrets, great and small, the formidable Miss Phryne Fisher returns to vanquish injustice.'Arch, witty, enchanting.' - The Weekend AustralianSurrounded by secrets, great and small, the formidable Miss Phryne Fisher returns to vanquish injustice.When a mysterious invitation arrives for Miss Phryne Fisher from an unknown Captain Herbert Spencer, Phryne's curiosity is excited. Spencer runs a retreat in Victoria's spa country for shell-shocked soldiers of the First World War. It's a cause after Phryne's own heart but what could Spencer want from her?Phryne and the faithful Dot view their spa sojourn as a short holiday but are quickly thrown in the midst of disturbing Highland gatherings, disappearing women, murder and the mystery of the Temperance Hotel.Meanwhile, Cec, Bert and Tinker find a young woman floating face down in the harbour, dead. Tinker, with Jane and Ruth, Phryne's resilient adopted daughters, together decide to solve what appears to be a heinous crime.Disappearances, murder, bombs, booby-traps and strange goings-on land Miss Phryne Fisher right in the middle of her most exciting adventure.'This new book in the beloved series will be a welcome addition to your library.' - Glam Adelaide'A rich mixture of historical detail, local colour, careful plotting and throwaway wit, as well as Phryne's excellent taste in clothes, alcohol, food and men.' - Sydney Morning Herald