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The Castlemaine Murders by Kerry Greenwood

tregina's review against another edition

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3.0

Every part of the story seemed to work together and it was heavy on the Lin Chung which of course makes me happy, and I eventually developed a fondness for Phryne's sister, too. The deranged murderer at least did not come out of the blue this time, plus the historical mystery of the gold was quite satisfying.

elizafiedler's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

nikshelby's review against another edition

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4.0

>>> Jane was a scientific lusus naturae and therefore to be encouraged."

sophiereads21's review against another edition

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3.0

A 70 year old murder and a case of missing gold couriers. This Phyrne Fisher mystery focuses on the gold rush era of Australia (A period of history that I don't know much bout tbf). I found the historical details fascinating and appreciated the greater look we got into Lin Chung's family and character. 


bookishlybeauty's review against another edition

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mysterious reflective slow-paced

3.0

cimorene1558's review against another edition

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4.0

Very exciting, I love the gold rush details!

beebooknook's review

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

kej182's review against another edition

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adventurous medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

trufyre's review

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adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

cauchemarlena's review against another edition

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5.0

Phryne Fisher teeb seda jälle! Sarja kolmeteistkümnendas raamatus avastab austatud miss Fisher lõbustuspargist mumifitseerunud surnukeha. Muumia kõhust leitakse ajaleht, millest võib järeldada, et mees leidis oma enneaegse lõpu 70 aastat tagasi! Ometi on veel elavate seas neid, kes ei taha, et mõrvatu identiteet kindlaks tehakse ja niisiis hakkab Phryne saama ähvarduskirju. Naine ei lase end neist aga segada ja uurib edasi.

Samal ajal sõlmib tema armastatu Lin Chung rahu vihavaenlasest perekonnaga. Üksteisele põlvkondade jooksul tehtu tagasiarveldamise ajal selgub, et 70 aastat tagasi kadunud neli meest ja suur kogus kulda ei olnudki vihavaenlaste tegu ning Lin Chung peab välja selgitama, mis tookord juhtus ja mis kullast sai. Niisiis on ka selles raamatus lausa kaks müsteeriumit. Ja mõlemad on seotud Castlemaine'i väikelinnaga, mis on üks linnu, mis tekkis Austraalia kullapalaviku ajal.

Lisaks on detektiivil külas tema noorem õde Eliza, kes on otsustanud Austraaliat vihata esimesest pilgust alates ja kes on Inglismaalt lahkunud vastu oma tahtmist. Ta on nii muutunud, et Phryne peab nägema tõsist vaeva, et leida temas ülesse oma väikeõde Beth.

Nagu alati, suurepärane!