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A quotation from Kerry Greenwood
Money can’t buy happiness but it can vastly improve the quality of your misery.
Kerry Greenwood (b. 1954) Australian author and lawyer
Phryne Fisher, Book 18, Dead Man’s Chest, ch. 13 [Phryne] (2010)More about this quote: wist.info/greenwood-kerry/8545…
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A quotation from Kerry Greenwood
The upper classes lived well in the good old days. Except, of course, for the famines, the pirates, the bandits, the plagues, the shortness of life and the imminence of ever present death. And no medical treatment, no antiseptic childbirth, no hot baths, no coffee, no chocolate and no tobacco. The last four decided her on the advantages of the twentieth century.
Kerry Greenwood (b. 1954) Australian author and lawyer
Phryne Fisher, Book 16, Murder in the Dark, ch. 16 (2006)More about this quote: wist.info/greenwood-kerry/8521…
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A quotation from Kerry Greenwood
He yelled louder, because it is well known to English people that foreigners only pretend to speak those nasty foreign tongues but really understand English if it is shouted loudly enough.
Kerry Greenwood (b. 1954) Australian author and lawyer
Phryne Fisher, Book 16, Murder in the Dark, ch. 4 [Sylvanus] (2006)More about this quote: wist.info/greenwood-kerry/8511…
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A quotation from Kerry Greenwood
When pursued by a satyr, always make sure you are caught near the softest available moss.
Kerry Greenwood (b. 1954) Australian author and lawyer
Phryne Fisher, Book 15, Death by Water, ch. 15 (2005)More about this quote: wist.info/greenwood-kerry/8410…
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A quotation from Kerry Greenwood
[…] the bitterness to which all viola players are prone, while there are violins in the world.
Kerry Greenwood (b. 1954) Australian author and lawyer
Phryne Fisher, Book 15, Death by Water, ch. 10 (2005)More about this quote: wist.info/greenwood-kerry/8409…
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Away With the Fairies "Phryne Fisher isn't really a glossy girl, she's just pretending to be one to solve the suspicious death" Sale: $15.99 to $0.99 by Kerry Greenwood 4.5/5 (2,406 Reviews) #historical #mystery #booksky #phrynefisher #1920s #australia #reads #fiction #books
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A quotation from Kerry Greenwood
“Very well, Uncle,” said Lin. “I bow to your wisdom.”
“Good thing, too. What is the use of wisdom if it is not bowed to?”Kerry Greenwood (b. 1954) Australian author and lawyer
Phryne Fisher No. 13, The Castlemaine Murders, ch. 8 (2003)More about this quote: wist.info/greenwood-kerry/8376…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #kerrygreenwood #phrynefisher #missfisher #missfishersmurdermysteries #acknowledgment #bowing #gratification #respect #wisdom
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A quotation from Kerry Greenwood
Mr. Butler approved of gluttony. It was, he thought, a nice, comfortable vice. Never caused any noise or trouble and the sufferer just expired of an apoplexy, regretted by all those who had attended his excellent dinner parties.
Kerry Greenwood (b. 1954) Australian author and lawyer
Phryne Fisher No. 13, The Castlemaine Murders, ch. 4 (2003)More about this quote: wist.info/greenwood-kerry/8363…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #kerrygreenwood #phrynefisher #missfisher #comfort #eating #food #gluttony #vice
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A quotation from Kerry Greenwood
“The best advice I would give you is, ‘If under attack, cause a diversion.'”
“A diversion?”
“Yes, trip over the dog, spill a glass of wine on your attacker, burst into song, challenge your attacker to a duel.”Kerry Greenwood (b. 1954) Australian author and lawyer
Phryne Fisher No. 13, The Castlemaine Murders, ch. 4 [Phryne to Jane] (2003)More about this quote: wist.info/greenwood-kerry/8344…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #kerrygreenwood #phrynefisher #missfisher #attack #defense #distraction #diversion
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A quotation from Kerry Greenwood
“Conversation is a minefield until you learn the conventions, Jane dear.”
“I’ll never learn all the rules,” muttered Jane.
“Yes, you will,” said Phryne. “Then you can bend them.”Kerry Greenwood (b. 1954) Australian author and lawyer
Phryne Fisher No. 13, The Castlemaine Murders, ch. 4 (2003)More about this quote: wist.info/greenwood-kerry/8331…
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A quotation from Kerry Greenwood
Enough of this … I am not cut out to be a guide to youth. I think youth can get itself into enough trouble without my help, don’t you, Youth?
Kerry Greenwood (b. 1954) Australian author and lawyer
Phryne Fisher No. 13, The Castlemaine Murders, ch. 4 (2003)More about this quote: wist.info/greenwood-kerry/8316…
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The Green Mill Murder (Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries) "The dance competition is trailing into its last hours when suddenly a figure slumps to the ground " Sale: $14.99 to $0.99 by Kerry Greenwood Rating: 4.5/5 (2,885 Reviews) #Mystery #Historical #1920s #PhryneFisher #Crime #BookSky
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A quotation from Kelly Greenwood
The one requirement for a really satisfying fit of hysterics is a sympathetic audience.
Kerry Greenwood (b. 1954) Australian author and lawyer
Phryne Fisher No. 13, The Castlemaine Murders, ch. 2 (2003)More about this quote: wist.info/greenwood-kerry/8259…
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A quotation from Kerry Greenwood
The solemn ritual continued. The pastor gave his final blessing. The coffin was lowered into the grave and earth cast on it; the most final sound in the world, Phryne thought, clods thudding hollowly on the lid.
Kerry Greenwood (b. 1954) Australian author and lawyer
Phryne Fisher No. 11, Away with the Fairies, ch. 18 (2001)More about this quote: wist.info/greenwood-kerry/8237…
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A quotation from Kerry Greenwood
She felt that the day should not be bounced in on with rude energy, but carefully and delicately seduced into being, and children and animals were sadly impervious to reason on this matter.
Kerry Greenwood (b. 1954) Australian author and lawyer
Phryne Fisher No. 11, Away with the Fairies, ch. 1 (2001)More about this quote: wist.info/greenwood-kerry/8203…
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A quotation from Kerry Greenwood
Neither struck her as particularly experienced. The night would degenerate into the usual problems with an orgy: where to put what and where and when, and how to find room for one’s elbows.
Kerry Greenwood (b. 1954) Australian author and lawyer
Phryne Fisher No. 10, Death Before Wicket, ch. 7 (2003)More about this quote: wist.info/greenwood-kerry/8139…
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#AmReading: I love the way Kerry Greenwood makes her descriptions come alive with personification. Doesn't this describe the hotel perfectly? Click the link for more.
https://buff.ly/6ItbS8Q
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Vale Kerry Greenwood.
Kerry Greenwood had two burning ambitions in life. She achieved them both.
https://www.smh.com.au/culture/books/kerry-greenwood-had-two-burning-ambitions-in-life-she-achieved-them-both-20250409-p5lqe3.htmlMany years ago, Kerry Greenwood's partner, David Greagg, introduced me to her at an event and I was struck by her sense of generosity. My love and condolences to David Greagg, and to Kerry Greenwood's friends and fans alike. She was a prolific author, and gave us gems like the "Phryne Fisher" books and TV series.
#KerryGreenwood #PhryneFisher #MissFishersMurderMysteries #DavidGreagg
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Hello Melbourne mastodon!
The Sun Theatre in Yarraville is running a session of Crypt of Tears (the Phryne Fisher movie) in honour of Kerry Greenwood.
https://suntheatre.com.au/wp-cinema/movie/S25MISSFISHER/Miss+Fisher+the+Crypt+of+Tears/
#melbourne #suntheatre #yarraville #KerryGreenwood #PhryneFisher
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So sorry to see that Kerry Greenwood, author of the wonderful Phryne Fisher mysteries, has died. I've been re-reading them recently.
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My review of the 22nd Phryne Fisher novel - Murder in Williamstown by Kerry Greenwood was just posted:
https://www.austcrimefiction.org/review/murder-williamstown-kerry-greenwood
Come for the entertainment, stay for the sheer fun :)