• A Botanist's Guide to Flowers and Fatality

  • Saffron Everleigh Mystery, Book 2
  • By: Kate Khavari
  • Narrated by: Jodie Harris
  • Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (78 ratings)

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A Botanist's Guide to Flowers and Fatality

By: Kate Khavari
Narrated by: Jodie Harris
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Publisher's summary

1920s London isn’t the ideal place for a brilliant woman with lofty ambitions, but research assistant Saffron Everleigh is determined to beat the odds in a male-dominated field at the University College of London. She embarks on her first research study alongside the insufferably charming Dr. Michael Lee, traveling the countryside with him in response to reports of poisonings. But when Detective Inspector Green is given a case with a set of unusual clues, he asks for her assistance.

The victims, all women, received bouquets filled with poisonous flowers. Digging deeper, Saffron discovers that the bouquets may be more than just unpleasant flowers—there may be a hidden message within them, revealed through the use of the old Victorian practice of floriography. And it's a dire message indeed, as each woman who received the flowers has turned up dead.

Alongside Dr. Lee and her best friend, Elizabeth, Saffron trails a group of suspects through a dark jazz club, a lavish country estate, and a glittering theatre, delving deeper into a part of society she thought she’d left behind forever.

Will Saffron be able to catch the killer before they send their next bouquet, or will she find herself with fatal flowers of her own?

©2023 Kate Khavari (P)2023 Dreamscape Media

Critic reviews

"Narrator Jodie Harris employs a competent, confident voice for Saffron, which she alternates with a gossipy, flighty voice when Saffron is undercover. Amid the large cast of characters, Harris ensures that Saffron’s passion for justice is audibly clear [...] A winner for academic- and historical-mystery fans and lovers of floriography."—Library Journal, Starred Review

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Exciting series

I really enjoyed this second book. Excellent story, character development, and sprinkled clues. Narrator is excellent.

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Love it

I love these books. Can’t wait for the next in the series.
I like that Safron has a mind of her own, and that she won’t let anyone boss her around. And I like that the romance doesn’t overshadow the mystery

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Great! When’s book 3? LOL!

I’m in love with these books!! Perfect mix of feminism mixed with heroism mixed with Sherlock Holmes and romance.
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Slight spoiler but vague, I am really bummed about Saffron’s big decision. I feel as if she made the wrong choice in the end after having read both books bc the character that leaves in the end, I really enjoyed bc they is self established and strong willed and that compliments a woman! I HOPE they come back for book 3, I really do, but by the sounds of the epilogue and goodbyes, doesn’t seem likely. I’m highly disappointed in the behavior of Ashton. I was excited for his return. Nothing romantic about his behavior, war afflicted or not.

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Great continuance!

Just like her first book, this one delivered too! Loved the whole story and can't wait til the next one comes out! 😊

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Love historical references to flowers

Intriguing story full of mystery and suspense. It’s one of those books you know you’ll enjoy multiple times.

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Enjoyable 2nd book

I think I like the 1st better but this was a great listen. I enjoy the characters and find the narrator does a great job.

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fantastic book

amazing read from beginning to end can not wait fir the next book to come out

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Another Great Story

Saffron returns for another period mystery. Well written and performed. Looking forward to the third installment.

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Intriguing

Good ending. I wish they a answer a few more questions. But I see there is another book. So that’s that.

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Lighthearted listen

Once again, I rather enjoyed Khavari’s story. It was an easy, entertaining listen with just enough science, interesting characters, and storyline to make it delightful. I love Saffron, but it was nice to get to know Elizabeth, her flatmate and friend, a little more.

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