Agatha Christie’s former estate, called Greenway, in Devon, England
This revealing portrait of Christie’s gardening life for the first time reveals the little-known horticultural side of the “Queen of Crime.” Casting new light on her passion for plants and, in particular, poisonous plants, the richly illustrated book shows how these botanical poisons actually shape so many of her most successful stories. For Christie mystery fans and gardening enthusiasts alike, the book delivers new facts about her plots and her favorite murder weapons, joining both mystery writer and garden lover into one creative person. 152 pages. May 11,2020.
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Joyce H. Newman 