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Evie’s Ghost by Helen Peters

Title: Evie’s Ghost Author: Helen Peters Genre: Children’s Historical Fiction Publisher: Nosy Crow/Allen and Unwin Published: 28th June 2017 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Classic children's fiction from the author of The Secret Hen House Theatre. Evie couldn't be angrier with her mother. She's only gone and got married again and has flown off… Continue reading Evie’s Ghost by Helen Peters

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The Pearl Thief by Elizabeth Wein

Title: The Pearl Thief Author: Elizabeth Wein Genre: Children’s/YA Historical Fiction Publisher: Bloomsbury Published: 1st July, 2017 Format: Paperback Pages: 408 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: From the internationally acclaimed bestselling author of Code Name Verity comes a stunning new story of pearls, love and murder – a mystery with all the suspense of an Agatha Christie and the… Continue reading The Pearl Thief by Elizabeth Wein

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The Night Visitor by Lucy Atkins

Title: The Night Visitor Author: Lucy Atkins Genre: Fiction, Crime and Mystery Publisher: Hachette Australia Published: 30th May 2017 Format: Paperback Pages: 360 Price: $32.99 Synopsis: How far would you go to save your reputation? The stunning new noir thriller from the author of the bestselling THE MISSING ONE and THE OTHER CHILD. Perfect for… Continue reading The Night Visitor by Lucy Atkins

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Murder On The Ballarat Train (Phryne Fisher #3) by Kerry Greenwood

Title: Murder on the Ballarat Train Author: Kerry Greenwood Genre: Crime Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: March 2005 Format: Paperback Pages: 180 Price: $22.95 Synopsis: In Phryne's third adventure, Phryne is off to Ballarat for a week of fabulousness, but the sedate journey by train turns out to be far from the restful trip she… Continue reading Murder On The Ballarat Train (Phryne Fisher #3) by Kerry Greenwood

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Beyond the Wild River by Sarah Maine

Title: Beyond the Wild River Author: Sarah Maine Genre: Fiction, Historical Fiction Publisher: Hachette Australia Published: 26/4/17 Format: Paperback Pages: 400 Price: $32.99 Synopsis: A spellbinding and beautiful novel from a major new voice in fiction, perfect for fans of Kate Morton, Santa Montefiore and Rachel Hore. From the author of THE HOUSE BETWEEN TIDES,… Continue reading Beyond the Wild River by Sarah Maine

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Flying Too High by Kerry Greenwood (Phryne Fisher #2)

Title: Flying Too High (Phryne Fisher #2) Author: Kerry Greenwood Genre: Crime Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st June 2005 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $22.95 Synopsis: The second in the classic Phryne Fisher series from Kerry Greenwood, featuring the irresistible heroine Phryne. Whether she's foiling kidnappers, seducing beautiful young men or simply deciding what… Continue reading Flying Too High by Kerry Greenwood (Phryne Fisher #2)

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Caraval by Stephanie Garber

Title: Caraval Author: Stephanie Garber Genre: Fantasy/YA Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton Published: 31 January 2017 Format: Paperback Pages: 402 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Welcome to Caraval, where nothing is quite what it seems. Scarlett has never left the tiny isle of Trisda, pining from afar for the wonder of Caraval, a once-a-year week-long performance where the… Continue reading Caraval by Stephanie Garber

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Cocaine Blues: A Phryne Fisher Mystery by Kerry Greenwood

Title: Cocaine Blues: A Phryne Fisher Mystery Author: Kerry Greenwood Genre: Crime Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: June 2005 Format: Paperback Pages: 208 Price: $22.95 Synopsis: This is where it all started! The first classic Phryne Fisher mystery, featuring our delectable heroine, cocaine, communism and adventure. Phryne leaves the tedium of English high society for… Continue reading Cocaine Blues: A Phryne Fisher Mystery by Kerry Greenwood

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On The Blue Train by Kristel Thornell

Title: On The Blue Train Author: Kristel Thornell Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: October 2016 Format: paperback Pages: 348 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: What really did happen to Agatha Christie during her mysterious eleven-day disappearance just as she was on the cusp of fame? An entrancing novel of creativity and grief. Yes, she said,… Continue reading On The Blue Train by Kristel Thornell

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The Secrets of Wishtide by Kate Saunders (Laetitia Rodd #1)

  I received a copy from the publisher for review Title: A Laetitia Rodd Mystery: The Secrets of Wishtide Author: Kate Saunders Genre: Fiction/Crime Fiction Publisher: Bloomsbury Published: 1st August 2016 RRP: $29.99 Format: Trade Paperback edition Pages: 335 Price: $27.99 Synopsis: Mrs Laetitia Rodd, aged fifty-two, is the impoverished widow of an Archdeacon. Living… Continue reading The Secrets of Wishtide by Kate Saunders (Laetitia Rodd #1)