Phryne Fisher (/ ˈ f r aɪ n i / FRY-nee), often called "Miss Fisher", is the main character in Australian author Kerry Greenwood's series of Phryne Fisher detective novels. She looked up to him as an inspiration and still maintains that he was the biggest pillar of support while she was growing up. She received her early trainings in arts and crafts from her father. Essie Davis was born on 7th January 1970 in Tasmania, Australia to a local artist, George Davis.