Murder in Williamstown by Kerry Greenwood

 I just adore this series, and Phyrne! This is another excellent addition. The drama begins when Phyrne starts receiving unwelcome letters but this isn't all that she has to solve. Her adopted daughters Ruth and Jane aren't keen on helping at a blind institute, and her boyfriend Lin hasn't been paying her much attention. Soon, however, Phyrne meets a charming and interesting academic, which improves her spirits, and the girls have to deal with a fraud case at the Institute for the Blind. When Phyrne comes across a mysterious murder, the action really heats up...

Phyrne is always intrepid, and solves her cases with wit, charm and insight. The girls and Tinker, fairly grown-up now, play a larger role in this book, which I enjoyed. Being Australian, I really enjoy the Melbourne setting in the '20s, and I love the details of how wealthy, upper-class and beautifully-dressed Phyrne lives. Also, I liked the references to the Anglican church, and the details about St Paul's Cathedral. Phyrne may be a 'free spirit' for her time, but she is certainly suitably reverential when she needs to be!

This light-hearted mystery novel is perfect holiday reading.

I received this free ebook from NetGalley in return for an honest review.