A Botanist At Bay
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Very good – bright yellow dust jacket with minor wear. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Appears intact and firm.
A classic entry in the cosy mystery genre, A Botanist at Bay is the second novel in John Sherwood's charming Celia Grant series, following the sharp-eyed horticulturalist and amateur sleuth through another thoroughly entangled case. This instalment transplants Celia Grant from her familiar English surrounds to the lush landscapes of New Zealand, where a botanical expedition quickly unravels into something far more sinister than rare plant specimens. Sherwood masterfully weaves horticultural expertise with deft detective work, crafting a whodunit that is both intellectually engaging and warmly witty. The novel presents a refreshing blend of travelogue and thriller, illustrating that the most dangerous rarities are not always found in nature.
Author: John Sherwood
Format: Hardback
Published: 1985, Gollancz
Genre: Crime fiction
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Very good – bright yellow dust jacket with minor wear. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Appears intact and firm.
A classic entry in the cosy mystery genre, A Botanist at Bay is the second novel in John Sherwood's charming Celia Grant series, following the sharp-eyed horticulturalist and amateur sleuth through another thoroughly entangled case. This instalment transplants Celia Grant from her familiar English surrounds to the lush landscapes of New Zealand, where a botanical expedition quickly unravels into something far more sinister than rare plant specimens. Sherwood masterfully weaves horticultural expertise with deft detective work, crafting a whodunit that is both intellectually engaging and warmly witty. The novel presents a refreshing blend of travelogue and thriller, illustrating that the most dangerous rarities are not always found in nature.