The Botanist’s Daughter

De: Kayte Nunn

Narrado por: Caroline Lee

Discovery. Desire. Deception. A wondrously imagined tale of two female botanists, separated by more than a century, in a race to discover a life-saving flower . . .

In Victorian England, headstrong adventuress Elizabeth takes up her late father's quest for a rare, miraculous plant. She faces a perilous sea voyage, unforeseen dangers and treachery that threatens her entire family.

In present-day Australia, Anna finds a mysterious metal box containing a sketchbook of dazzling watercolours, a photograph inscribed 'Spring 1886' and a small bag of seeds. It sets her on a path far from her safe, carefully ordered life, and on a journey that will force her to face her own demons.

In this spellbinding botanical odyssey of discovery, desire and deception, Kayte Nunn has so exquisitely researched nineteenth-century Cornwall and Chile you can almost smell the fragrance of the flowers, the touch of the flora on your fingertips . . .

©2018 Kayte Nunn (P)2018 Hachette Australia

Reseñas de la Crítica

'Two incredibly likeable, headstrong heroines . . . watching them flourish is captivating. With these dynamic women at the helm, Kayte weaves a clever tale of plant treachery involving exotic and perilous encounters in Chile, plus lashings of gentle romance. Compelling storytelling' The Australian Women's Weekly

'I loved The Botanist's Daughter. I was transported to the 1880s and Chile, to contemporary Sydney and Kew. A gripping, warm-hearted read' JOY RHOADES, author of The Woolgrower's Companion

'The riveting story of two women, divided by a century in time, but united by their quest to discover a rare and dangerous flower said to have the power to heal as well as kill. Fast-moving and full of surprises, The Botanist's Daughter brings the exotic world of 19th-century Chile thrillingly to life' KATE FORSYTH

Great escape!

First of all I love Caroline Lee (the reader). I picked this book for that reason, it’s a great book. I loved the adventure.

I must read!

I enjoyed the book so much! Definitely a gift for any flower lovers/ gardeners who enjoy reading.

Makes me want to garden!

Loved the story. The reader didn’t have a great Spanish accent but I could overlook that. The story was beautifully written and descriptive. Would recommend!

Started off a bit slow, but enjoyed it overall.

The story started off a bit slow, but I enjoyed it overall. I was not a fan of the narrator’s voices - found them distracting and some did not seem true to the character I imagined. But, that’s just my personal opinion!

Overall a good story.

Wonderful engaging story.

Loved the South American parts especially. It brings Chile of that time to life. The reader’s British accent could be better.

A saga across several worlds

I Thoroughly enjoyed this story, and found myself guessing at the outcome, all the way through.

I didn't get the end.

I missed something. I didn't get the end. who was Jamie? But loved the story and Caroline Lee is my number 1 favorite narrator.

Great story and narration

I'm so glad I didn't pay attention to some of the negative reviews and went ahead and listened to this. I loved it from beginning to end. Caroline Lee is my favorite narrator and can make any story better. Beyond that I thought the story was good.

loved the mystery

this book is complex and intriguing! my love of flowers was also satisfied. rich characters and story line!

Thoroughly enjoyed this story. Narrator fabulous

Thoroughly enjoyed this story, I'm also a massive fan of Caroline Lee. would definitely recommend this book, treat yourself...