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A Botanist's Guide to Parties and Poisons

Author:
Kate Khavari
Read by:
Jodie Harris
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Ratings
Book
105
Narrator
59
Release Date
June 7, 2022
Duration
8 hours 12 minutes
Summary
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.
Reviews
Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2023

I enjoyed the book. I do feel like rhe characters needed a little more fleshing out .

Profile Avatar Angelica M. Apr 2023

Dry and very slow.

Profile Avatar Lada S. Apr 2023

I always enjoy a cozy, well-written historical whodunit, with believable characters and a researched setting. If you like it, too, you'll love this book.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Feb 2026

East listen

Profile Avatar Anonymous Oct 2025

Well written and researched. Although I could see this was meant to be suspenseful, it wasn’t. What had promise, failed to deliver, although I enjoyed the period context. It was pleasantly refreshing to have sexual tension, as opposed to unwarranted graphic description

Profile Avatar Anonymous Sep 2025

Very nice little cozy mystery. I enjoyed the characters.

Profile Avatar Pegsta Jan 2025

well done

Profile Avatar Andrea M. Jan 2025

Cozy, well written but slow paced story.

Profile Avatar booksandcoffee88 Oct 2024

Interesting story and narration isn't bad either. A goodread for historical fiction fans.

Profile Avatar John R. Dec 2023

Enjoyable listen, light plot, not much of a mystery. Narrator did an excellent job and kept my interest going.

Profile Avatar Ojashvi R. Sep 2023

slow, but cozy. nice to listen to on commutes

Profile Avatar Carol S. Jul 2023

This is a romance novel with a murder. I am not fond of romance novels.

Profile Avatar BetsyL Jun 2023

Good twist at the end. Interesting characters and plot

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2023

loved it, loved all of it.

Profile Avatar Tracy P. Apr 2023

Good book. Good narrator. Fun for a lazy Sunday afternoon listen.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2023

Cute story

Profile Avatar Deborah Z. Apr 2023

Enjoyed this light murder-mystery with some romance worked in. I wonder if she will make this a series?!? Narrator was very good too.

Profile Avatar MollyQL Apr 2023

Love the story and everything about it. I will say, this recording has terrible sound quality.

Profile Avatar Robert G. Mar 2023

Picture a scientist, both nerdy and adventurous, as she is solving a murder in a historical who-dunnit with a university setting.

Profile Avatar Sam B. Mar 2023

This is what my sister and I call a “cozy” book. Yes there’s a murder, there’s intrigue, but it is definitely part mystery, part romance. A delightful book that I thoroughly enjoyed!

Profile Avatar Noel S. Mar 2023

Favorite book of 2023 thus far.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2023

I really enjoyed this book. It was a fun read/listen and I liked learning about all kinds of poisonous plants. The main characters are likeable even if a few dumb decisions were made. I'm interested to see where the author goes with the next book. Overall, a great read with a nice atmosphere :)

A Botanist's Guide to Parties and Poisons

A Botanist's Guide to Parties and Poisons

Author: Kate Khavari
Read by: Jodie Harris
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