Phryne

British  

/ ˈfraɪnɪ /

noun

1. real name Muesarete. 4th century _bc , Greek courtesan; lover of Praxiteles and model for Apelles' painting Aphrodite Rising from the Waves

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Example Sentences

A few dozen more were named, including some set in more unusual locations: Kerry Greenwood’s Phryne Fisher series set in 1920s Australia; Sujata Massey’s Perveen Mistry series set in 1920s India; Ovidia Yu’s Crown Colony series set in 1930s Singapore; and Victoria Thompson’s Gaslight series, set in early 20th-century New York City.

From Seattle Times

“For what does a beautiful body such as Phryné’s really matter? … Hasn’t life been given to us to become rich in our hearts, even if our appearance suffers from it?”

From Washington Post

But the project’s true charm is Phryne herself and Davis’ portrayal of a bold, self-reliant woman who makes her own way in the world with guts and style and without apology.

From Washington Times

“She has no respect for the rules,” a male character harrumphs after witnessing a display of Phryne’s determination.

From Washington Times

Davis, a respected stage actor whose screen credits include “The Babadook” and “Game of Thrones,” said she was delighted to bring back Phryne, whom she describes as a “real James Bond, Indiana Jones” hero.

From Washington Times