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The Fair Botanists
- Could One Rare Plant Hold the Key to a Thousand Riches?
- Narrated by: Cathleen McCarron
- Length: 13 hrs and 35 mins
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The Fair Botanists
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Summary
The Fair Botanists is a bewitching and immersive story for fans of Jessie Burton, Sarah Perry and The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock.
Could one rare plant hold the key to a thousand riches?
It's the summer of 1822, and Edinburgh is abuzz with rumours of King George IV's impending visit. In botanical circles, however, a different kind of excitement has gripped the city. In the newly installed Botanic Garden, the Agave Americana plant looks set to flower - an event that only occurs once every few decades.
When newly widowed Elizabeth arrives in Edinburgh to live with her late husband's aunt, Clementina, she's determined to put her unhappy past in London behind her. As she settles into her new home, she becomes fascinated by the beautiful Botanic Garden which borders the grand house and offers her services as an artist to record the rare plant's impending bloom. In this pursuit, she meets Belle Brodie, a vivacious young woman with a passion for botany and the lucrative, dark art of perfume creation.
Belle is determined to keep both her real identity and the reason for her interest in the garden secret from her new friend. But as Elizabeth and Belle are about to discover, secrets don't last long in this Enlightenment city....
And when they are revealed, they can carry the greatest of consequences.
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- Simon
- 26-02-23
Outstanding
Loved the story and the narration. It was so immersive.
Such a fabulous collaboration.
Thank you
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- dco
- 21-01-23
Very enjoyable
I’ve just finished listening to this book. It was beautifully narrated. The story is set in Edinburgh 200 years ago. It is set near the construction site of the botanical gardens and describes the lives of a range of characters. The main characters are fascinating ladies and the delightful story takes us through their daily lives and interactions with others. As I’m familiar with Edinburgh, the setting was of great interest to me and with Audible credits to spare, I decided to try this book. Very glad that I did as it was a great buy which I would highly recommend.
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- GJARB
- 13-01-23
Most enjoyable story
Having recently visited Edinburgh and Leith, I found it particularly fascinating! The story draws you in, the characters are interesting and well portrayed. Will now have to go back and visit the Botanical Gardens!
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- Anonymous User
- 31-12-22
Really interesting premise for a novel.
This was a really intriguing read and held my attention all the way through. I like the pace and tone of the narration. It’s hard to find a novel that isn’t following the same formula as all the others and this was a refreshing change.
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- D. Allan
- 06-12-22
Great story, well read!
Good story intertwined with enough historical accuracy to make it believable.
I listened to it in less than a week!
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- KT
- 09-10-22
Wonderful!
I absolutely loved this book. The characters
really draw you into the story, which is beautifully written. The narration is superb. Highly recommended.
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- Vivienne Calgaro
- 25-09-22
A Georgian delight
Organic perfume is my profession so interested to hear of a shared passion by the main characters.
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- Anonymous User
- 27-05-22
Mmmm, OK, not fantastic
I don't think I dedicated enough chunks of listening time to this book initially, to fully absorb myself in it. There are a lot of characters, not particularly well drawn and parts of the story were confusing and lacking in depth.
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- Amazon Customer
- 20-03-22
Skilled and appealing narration
A story of dedication, class and gender hierarchy, ingenuity, friendship, Edinburgh and botany. Unexpectedly engaging.
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- K K Scott
- 22-01-22
Highly enjoyable
Terrific tale weaving the growth of New Town Edinburgh with the new botanical gardens and a few very special women. Nicely narrated. I can’t wait for my next visit to Edinburgh to walk the streets and think of the characters. Highly recommended if you like scent, plants, history and Scotland in general.