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A Botanist's Guide to Parties and Poisons

By: Kate Khavari
Narrated by: Jodie Harris
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London, 1923. Newly minted research assistant Saffron Everleigh is the first woman to hold the position at University College of London. When she attends a dinner party for the school, she expects to engage in conversations about the university's large expedition to the Amazon. What she doesn’t expect is for Mrs. Henry, one of the professors’ wives, to drop to the floor, poisoned by an unknown toxin. Dr. Maxwell, Saffron’s mentor, is the main suspect, and evidence quickly mounts. Joined by flirtatious fellow researcher Alexander Ashton, Saffron uses her knowledge of botany as she explores steamy greenhouses, dark gardens, and deadly poisons to clear Maxwell's name. Will she be able to uncover the truth, or will her investigation land her on the murderer’s list?

In this entertaining examination of society’s expectations, debut author Kate Khavari deftly sheds a light on the struggles of women in a male-dominated field, wrapped in mystery and murder.

©2022 Kate Khavari (P)2022 Dreamscape Media, LLC Amateur Sleuths Crime Historical Murder Mystery Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Fiction Detective Feel-Good England
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Lovely book with a fantastic female character set in the halls of University College. Beautiful narration and character and story development.

Beautiful narration

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Great story, enjoyed the ride. The details in botany were great and well researched. Enjoyed the narration

Enjoyed the pace and story

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I was not sure if this book was something I would read, I am pleasantly surprised to find I truly enjoyed it. I found it interesting enough to preorder the next book. Entertaining to the end.

Truly enjoyable

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The story was a little slow at parts, but overall enjoyable. The addition of botanic insights and historical aspects were interesting. Narration fit the story perfectly.

Classic Whodunnit

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Loved the performance. Well read and good voice of narrator. It is a great rollicking story, fun and also intriguing
I loved the botanical references and characters. Looking forward to listening to the next one!

What a delight

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