Helped by her paid companion, Dorothy (mainly know as Dot), and some long-suffering members of the Melbourne police force, Phryne drives herself around the city, chasing criminals with a pearl-handled pistol.
Miss Phryne is always impeccably dressed and her outfits reflect her energy and independence simultaneously that emphasises her glamorous life. In contrast, Dorothy’s religion, and conservative ideology are reflected in her costumes, composed of fine tweeds and cardigans that don’t exhibit her body parts.
Miss Fisher and Dot’s feminist power are a central