A review by sophiereads21
Introducing the Honourable Phryne Fisher by Kerry Greenwood

4.0

Set in 20's Melbourne Phryne Fisher is returning to her place of birth, bored with Europe and society. A chance meeting sends her off to investigate the mysterious illness of a young woman that soon blooms into corruption, drug networks, murder and abuse. 

I have seen the TV show so the cases weren't a surprise! The books are quite a bit darker than the show suggests though. Greenwood has done an excellent job at writing the character of Phyrne, capturing the class and strong willed'ness.