{"title":"Fen Inkwright","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the enchanting world of Fen Inkwright, a captivating author renowned for weaving together the intriguing facets of nature's secretive and often mystical elements. Fen Inkwright brings to the fore a unique blend of botanical wisdom and folklore, immersing readers in the magical and sometimes sinister world of plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn works such as \u003cem\u003eBotanical Curses and Poisons\u003c\/em\u003e, you'll embark on a journey through verdant landscapes where the beauty of nature is paired with its potential for danger and intrigue. These explorations into the shadowy corners of horticulture offer a fresh perspective for those with a curiosity about the natural world and its historical mysteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're delving into the Home \u0026amp; Garden category to find practical insights or to savour compelling stories woven around botanical subjects, Fen Inkwright’s books serve as a delightful and enlightening resource. Indulge in the pages of these fascinating works and uncover the rich tapestry of legends and truths that nature has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"botanical-curses-and-poisons-by-fen-inkwright-9781454956716","title":"Botanical Curses and Poisons","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the folklore and history of our most toxic plants through this beautifully produced, gorgeously illustrated compendium— a captivating coffee table book for enthusiasts of witchcraft books and botanical knowledge alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"If you drink much from a bottle marked \u003cem\u003epoison\u003c\/em\u003e, it is almost certain to disagree with you, sooner or later.\" — Lewis Carroll, \u003cem\u003eAlice in Wonderland\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn both history and fiction, some of the most dramatic and notorious deaths have been through poisonings. Concealed and deliberate, it's a crime that requires advance planning and that for many centuries could go virtually undetected. And yet there is a fine line between healing and killing: the difference lies only in the dosage!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eBotanical Curses and Poisons\u003c\/em\u003e, Fen Inkwright, a knowledgeable kitchen witch, returns to folkloric and historical archives to reveal the fascinating, untold stories behind a variety of lethal plants, witching herbs, and fungi. Going from A to Z, she covers everything from the apple (think of the poisoned fruit in \u003cem\u003eSnow White\u003c\/em\u003e) and the hallucinogenic angel's trumpet to laurel, which emits toxic fumes, to oleander (a deadly ornamental shrub), with each plant beautifully illustrated by the author herself, making it a spellbinding spell book and a feast for the eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis enthralling treasury is packed with insight, lore, and the revealed mysteries of everyday flora, including the prevalence of poisoning in ancient Rome, its use in religion and magic, and common antidotes, making this the perfect addition to the library of gardeners, writers, folklorists, witches, and scientists alike. Whether you seek knowledge of plant books or a comprehensive plant encyclopedia, this poisonous plants book is a must-have addition to your collection, delving into curses, chemistry, and the captivating world of botanical witchcraft books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47371051991276,"sku":"9781454956716","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/219423482706.jpg?v=1773206908"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/fen-inkwright.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}