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by Sara Sheridan (Author)
'Compelling, fascinating . . . A cracking good read' - Val McDermid
An evocative, enjoyable portrait of 1820s Edinburgh' - Sunday Times
'Lush, seductive' - Daily Mail
'Completely enchanting' - Scotsman
'A beautiful tale of scandal and intrigue' - Susan Stokes-Chapman, author of Pandora
'An absolute treat for fans of historical fiction and rich storytelling' Red Magzine
'Lively and generous-hearted, with an array of utterly engaging characters, this enchanting novel reads like a warm tonic for the soul' Mary Paulson-Ellis
'As rare and lush as the Agave flower itself, The Fair Botanists is a richly realised, transportive delight' Rachel Rhys
'Beautiful . . . Every sentence is a gift. If you love The Doll Factory or The Binding, you'll love this' Miranda Dickinson
'Delightfully original, sensuous historical fiction, led by a charge of female characters as captivating and complex as the brightest of botanical flowers' Cari Thomas
Author Biography
Sara Sheridan is an Edinburgh-based writer of over 20 books including cosy crime noir mysteries set in 1950s Britain and historical novels based on the real-life stories of late Georgian and early Victorian explorers. She has also written non-fiction, as well as books for children.
Sara has been named one of the Saltire Society's 365 most influential Scottish women, past and present.
Number of Pages: 370
Dimensions: 1.1 x 7.7 x 4.9 IN
Publication Date: April 18, 2023
