A BOTANIST'S GUIDE TO PARTIES AND POISONS

Kate Khavari takes listeners to London 1923. Jodie Harris's comfortable pacing and British accent bring a strong sense of time, place, and character to this new series. Botanist Saffron Everleigh has an eager tone as she embarks on her new job at University College. When the wife of a professor is poisoned at a party and Saffron's mentor is arrested for the crime, she must use her skills to investigate. Harris provides hints of anger and impatience as Saffron deals with sexism at work and condescension from the police. Subtle pacing and varied tones distinguish the other characters. Dr. Maxwell's respect, Dr. Berking's arrogance, and Ashton's support add intrigue as listeners root for Saffron to stop the murderer before she herself becomes the next victim. N.E.M. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2022]