Phryne

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Unleash Your Inner Sleuth: Dive into the World of Phryne Fisher!

Phryne Fisher, the glamorous detective, dances through the flapper era with wit and daring, unraveling mysteries while sipping gin and flaunting her emeralds, all the while challenging societal norms and championing the underdog.

Phryne Trivia

What is Phryne known for in ancient Greece? (Easy)
#1: Being a famous philosopher
#2: Being a renowned courtesan
#3: Being a prominent warrior
#4: Being a skilled politician
What was Phryne's role in the trial of Socrates? (Genius)
#1: She was a witness
#2: She was his defense attorney
#3: She was a jury member
#4: She was a critic
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Phryne Fun Facts

Phryne was so famous for her beauty that she supposedly inspired the sculptor Praxiteles to create his renowned statue of Aphrodite, which is considered one of the first nude representations of the goddess in art.
Phryne was known for her courageous defense in a trial where she bared her bosom to the jury, claiming that such beauty should not face capital punishment, which reportedly swayed their verdict in her favor.

Phryne Polls

What is your favorite aspect of Phryne Fisher?
Her Fashion Sense
Her Detective Skills
Her Independence
Her Romantic Adventures
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What is your favorite setting in the Phryne Fisher series?
1920s Melbourne
The Australian countryside
The glamorous parties
The mysterious criminal underworld
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Movies: The Man from U.N.C.L.E. The Thin Man Knives Out Enola Holmes The Bletchley Circle Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears Murder on the Orient Express (1974) Dead Again Gosford Park The Secret of My Success

Music: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Soundtrack) by Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross A Moon Shaped Pool by Radiohead Strange Mercy by St. Vincent Ritual in Repeat by Washed Out The Suburbs by Arcade Fire Little Dark Age by MGMT Sea Shanties by Various Artists Hounds of Love by Kate Bush

TV Shows: Death in Paradise Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries The Alienist Grantchester Endeavour The Bletchley Circle Agatha Raisin Foyle's War Ripper Street Perry Mason

Video Games: Night in the Woods The Vanishing of Ethan Carter What Remains of Edith Finch Spiritfarer Oxenfree Her Story The Return of the Obra Dinn Disco Elysium Telling Lies Kentucky Route Zero
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