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The Botanist's Daughter

By Kayte Nunn
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Discovery. Desire. Deception. This spellbinding tale follows two headstrong female botanists separated by more than a century, both on a quest to find a rare, miraculous flower capable of healing and harm. In Victorian England, Elizabeth takes up her late father's dangerous pursuit, braving perilous seas and treachery that threatens her family. In present-day Australia, Anna’s discovery of a mysterious box ignites a journey that challenges her safe, ordered existence. Set against the vividly researched backdrops of 19th-century Cornwall and Chile, The Botanist's Daughter immerses you in an evocative botanical odyssey filled with intrigue and gentle romance.
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This novel is ideal for readers of historical fiction who enjoy richly detailed settings, strong female protagonists, and stories that weave together past and present through themes of adventure, mystery, and botanical science. Fans of dual timelines and atmospheric narratives will find this a captivating read.

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Discovery. Desire. Deception. A wondrously imagined tale of two female botanists, separated by more than a century, in a race to discover a life-saving flower...

In Victorian England, headstrong adventuress Elizabeth takes up her late father's quest for a rare, miraculous plant. She faces a perilous sea voyage, unforeseen dangers, and treachery that threatens her entire family.

In present-day Australia, Anna finds a mysterious metal box containing a sketchbook of dazzling watercolours, a photograph inscribed 'Spring 1886', and a small bag of seeds. It sets her on a path far from her safe, carefully ordered life and on a journey that will force her to face her own demons.

In this spellbinding botanical odyssey of discovery, desire, and deception, Kayte Nunn has so exquisitely researched nineteenth-century Cornwall and Chile you can almost smell the fragrance of the flowers, the touch of the flora on your fingertips...

'Two incredibly likeable, headstrong heroines... watching them flourish is captivating. With these dynamic women at the helm, Kayte weaves a clever tale of plant treachery involving exotic and perilous encounters in Chile, plus lashings of gentle romance. Compelling storytelling' The Australian Women's Weekly

'I loved The Botanist's Daughter. I was transported to the 1880s and Chile, to contemporary Sydney and Kew. A gripping, warm-hearted read' JOY RHOADES, author of The Woolgrower's Companion

The riveting story of two women, divided by a century in time, but united by their quest to discover a rare and dangerous flower said to have the power to heal as well as kill. Fast-moving and full of surprises, The Botanist's Daughter brings the exotic world of 19th-century Chile thrillingly to life KATE FORSYTH

Includes an extract from Kayte's next transporting novel, The Forgotten Letters of Esther Durrant

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The Botanist's Daughter has been celebrated for its adventure, danger, love, and cultural richness by the Queensland Reviewers Collective. The Adelaide Advertiser praises the intertwining journeys of Elizabeth and Anna as a charming and racy story of passion and intrigue. Reviewers highlight Kayte Nunn’s exquisite research, bringing the scent and texture of the flora almost to life (Geraldton Guardian). The Australian Women's Weekly lauds the captivating heroines and compelling storytelling involving exotic and perilous encounters alongside tender romance.

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ISBN: 9780733642333

Publisher: Hachette Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 May 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hachette Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 416

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About the Author

Kayte Nunn is a former book and magazine editor, and the author of six previous novels, including the international bestselling The Botanist's Daughter, The Forgotten Letters of Esther Durrant, The Silk House and The Last Reunion. The Botanist's Daughter was the 2020 winner of the Winston Graham Historical Fiction Prize. Kayte lives in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales. You can find Kayte at kaytenunn.com

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