A Botanist's Guide to Society and Secrets

Praise

Praise for A Botanist’s Guide to Society and Secrets:
“A thorny mystery and budding romance combine with a fascinating look at the many uses of plants.”
—Kirkus Reviews

Praise for the Saffron Everleigh Mystery series:
“Kate Khavari creates the winning combination of an intriguing mystery and a resourceful and engaging heroine.”
—Frances Brody, author of the Kate Shackleton mysteries

“Kate Khavari has created a charming mystery, full of twists that are as intriguing and deadly as the plants her characters love. Saffron Everleigh is clever and determined, the sort of sleuth that readers will be eager to make space for on their bookshelves. I’m already looking forward to her next adventure!”
—Katharine Schellman, author of the Lily Adler Mysteries

“A Botanist’s Guide to Parties and Poisons combines all the things I love most in a mystery: a smart and charming heroine, a cleverly-plotted puzzle, and a hint of romance. Well researched and brimming with the dangers of scientific intrigue, it’s sure to keep readers turning pages. I hope to see a lot more of Saffron Everleigh!”
—Ashley Weaver, author of the Amory Ames mysteries 

“Delightful and twisty, A Botanist’s Guide to Parties and Poisons will immerse you in 1920s academic London and have you turning pages to the end. Saffron Everleigh is a plucky heroine that readers will want to join for the next adventure. An engaging read!”
—Lydia Kang, author of Opium and Absinthe

“An exciting debut with a determined protagonist whose future is sure to contain romance and mystery.”
—Kirkus

“Khavari is off to a promising start.”
—Publishers Weekly

“Intelligent, witty, and brave . . . Khavari has created a fast-paced, interesting mystery.”
—Bookpage

“[A] delightful new novel . . . Perfect for fans of Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries.”
—CrimeReads

“Many captivating twists . . . Readers get a tantalizing glimpse of Jazz Age London.”
—Historical Novel Society, on A Botanist’s Guide to Flowers and Fatalities