I had considered going to the beach today, but when I got home I was just too hot and tired, so I decided to catch up with the first episode of Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, which was an adaptation of Cocaine Blues.
First, I'd like to say it was visually stunning and Essie Davis was perfect for the role of Phryne Fisher. I did recognise a couple of parts of Melbourne. The Windsor Hotel, of course, where Phryne stays, and I think the Andrews mansion was Ripponlea, which is right near the ABC studios and has been used for a LOT of fancy venues, from the Aussie Embassy in Embassy, a series about an embassy in an Asian country to a millionaire's home in Mission Impossible. In the scene where Phryne disembarks in Melbourne, she is wearing a dress very much as described in the book.
Phryne and Dr Macmillan - see what I mean about the costume? |
I won't go into any more detail here, lest you have missed this and are a fan of the books. Just go to iView and watch. Then let me know what you think. Looks like they must be skipping Flying Too High, because next week's episode is Murder On The Ballarat Train. I think the series is going to be fun.
Meanwhile, if you haven't read the books, for heaven's sake, buy them! They're a good investment because you'll want to re-read them, long after you know whodunnit.
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I wanted to watch it but SOMEONE who shall remain nameless was watching reruns of escape to the country
It'll be up on IView for the next few days.
Haven't heard of this before, but I'll have to give it a look. Thanks for sharing! :-)
New to your blog!
Stephanie
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Welcome to The Great Raven, Stepping! Yes, the books are wonderful - read them first if you can. The TV version is great, but if you see it first you'll be confused by the book.
Ah. Sorry. Stephanie. :-)
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