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Just Murdered Paperback – August 3, 2021

by Katherine Kovacic (Author)

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Introducing the fabulous Ms Peregrine Fisher, niece of the famous Phryne Fisher, as seen on 7plus and Acorn tv

'A splendid read, with an authentic 60s flavour. I recommend it unreservedly.' - Kerry Greenwood

Peregrine Fisher is unexpectedly summoned to a meeting of the Adventuresses' Club of the Antipodes, where she learns some incredible news.

When Adventuress Florence Astor is accused of murder, Peregrine jumps at the chance to help on the case. Detective James Steed, initially dismissive, quickly finds Peregrine's flair for investigating and headstrong nature leave him little choice.

A second shocking death occurs and Detective Steed's boss, Inspector Sparrow, demands the case be brought to a close with suspicious speed.

With Sparrow issuing threats, time is running out for Peregrine. It seems she's set herself an impossible task, but then, as Detective Steed says, 'never underestimate a woman named Fisher'.

Based on the screenplay by Deb Cox.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Allen & Unwin (August 3, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1760879398
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1760879396
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.7 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.1 x 0.91 x 9.17 inches

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Katherine Kovacic is the author of the award-winning Alex Clayton art mystery series. She has also delved into true crime with The Schoolgirl Strangler, and brought the character of Peregrine Fisher from screen to page in Ms Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries, Just Murdered.

Based in Melbourne, Katherine has a diverse background ranging from veterinary medicine to art history. When she’s not writing, she divides her time between the work in the heritage sector, dog training, and running a family business.

Katherine’s latest book, Seven Sisters, was published by Harper Collins in January 2023.

You can connect with Katherine on her website or via Facebook or Instagram.

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Will Peregrine figure out who killed Barbie Jones?

Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2023

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Just Murdered by Katherine Kovacic is a masterly crafted mystery with the perfect amount of intrigue and deceit.

Will Peregrine figure out who killed Barbie Jones and get her Aunt's seat with the Adventuresses?

Peregrine Fisher
Our investigator is Peregrine, a twenty-something lady with an eclectic background and job references. What she lacks in stability, she has in spades as life experience. I like her tenacity and snark, although she does know when to back off and allow the other person to step away, too. This may be good for her morality. Peregrine has moxie and talent. It seems that some come from her lifestyle, and it's evident that some also come from her genes as she is a great deal like her Aunt Phyrne.

I was immediately drawn to Peregrine and her story. She is somewhat of a lost girl searching for her home. Imagine if she and her Aunt had met and joined forces. Melbourne would have been in such trouble. Where one is undeniably a force, the two together would have been unstoppable.

The Mystery
We have the death of a model staged on top of a wedding cake at a fashion show and later the death of an Adventuress. Many things are going on behind the scenes, some of which Peregrine must figure out from messages that her Aunt has left behind. Other things are pretty obvious once you see certain people in action. However, these murders don't seem connected to the previously mentioned items. Our investigator has her work set out for her. I guessed who the culprit was based solely on the way the author portrayed the individual and the things that Peregrine noticed. Motive didn't come until later when some other clues were presented.

Five Stars
I love this story. My rating for Just Murdered by Katherine Kovacic is five stars. I enjoyed everything about the book and recommend it to all you historical mystery readers.

Thank you for dropping by! I hope you enjoyed this review of Just Murdered by Katherine Kovacic.

Until the next time,
~Jen

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June Price

Would you have what it takes to be in the Adventuresses' Club of the Antipodes?

Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2023

Since I hadn't seen the tv screenplay by Deb Cox this is based on, I began the book with no expectations. The dialogue rang true and it was easy to visualize how much of the action would play on the screen.

The supporting characters were intriguing, from the thoroughly unlikable Inspector Sparrow, to the strong, multi-talented women of the Adventuresses' Club. I'd definitely like to know much more about them. Detective Steed seems a bit taken about by Peregrine but although constantly under pressure from Inspector Sparrow to arrest Sparrow's designated guilty party, shows promise. I see a budding romance coming. I also liked the growth seen in just this book of the female police officer, who Peregrine earned a few points on my respect monitor for standing up for.

Unfortunately, after a promising opening, I found Peregrine Fisher to be less than charming. She was rather careless and not at all dependable from the very beginning. For example, her flippant attitude toward the poor woman in the hair salon's dilemma after she rushed out to be with her boyfriend without insuring someone would check the progress on the woman's treated hair, was uncaring and caused harm. I also found myself disliking her self-important attitude, especially given that we're frequently reminded she's failed at about everything she's tried, and her "in you face attitude" toward Detective Steed. As noted earlier, I did like that she stood up for the policewoman, however, a sign that maybe there was hope. She's definitely gutsy, gutsy and thinks quickly on her feet.

As the plot progressed, I found myself warming to her, however, and will definitely give future books of this series a chance, I just couldn't get into the idea that she was suddenly worthy of joining the seemingly exclusive Adventuresses' Club of the Antipodes. 3.5 overall, rounded to a 4.

Thanks #NetGalley and #PoisonedPenPress for introducing me to Peregrine, who I was warming up to as the book drew to a close. I hope they find her aunt.

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fun read for the right audience

Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2023

I haven’t read the Phryne Fisher books, but the description/reviews made me want to give this world a chance and dive into a genre that i don’t read often.

Set in 1960s Australia, Just Murdered follows Peregrine Fisher (Phryne Fisher’s niece) as she discovers her inheritance and membership to the Adventurer’s club.

I felt the read was a super cozy, easy read with quite a strong female MC. The narrator did a phenomenal job at making our FMC seem feisty and sassy and made the story believable for me.

Overall, i think this book has a strong story and audience i just don’t think it was for me. I was quite bored and didn’t find myself invested in the characters or their stories. I found myself stopping and starting quite more than i normally do and constantly seeing how much i had left because i was ready to put it down.

Like i said, i think it was a fun enjoyable read for the right audience, just wasn’t for me.

Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2023

It's 1960 and Peregrine Fisher, Phyrne's long-lost niece, is about to get the news of her life.

Phryne's gone missing in the jungles of Papua New Guinea. Only her pearl handled gun and a note arrive back home. She's left instruction that say, that should not turn up in six months' time, a letter must be sent to next of kin.

Peregrine, summons in hand, arrives in Melbourne to Greenwood mansion where she will inherit her aunt's wealth. Phryne's seat in the Adventuresses' Club, on the other hand, must be earned. When two dead bodies turn up at the Astor bridal show, Peregrine gets her chance.

In pure Fisher fashion, she'll defy social expectation with outlandish style, discover a penchant for investigating, all while running circles around the police.

I really enjoyed this book a lot! I loved all the characters and the storyline. It was a fun read. I hope Katherine continues the story!

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