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Bella Donna: A quirky botanical mystery for fans of Robert Thorogood and Richard Osman

"From the bestselling author of BBC Between the Covers Book Club pick, Devil's Breath, comes the latest gripping instalment in Jill Johnson's Professor Eustacia Rose Mysteries. 'A tangled poisonous plot with a unique, thorny character at its heart, Jill Johnson has created a whodunnit as addictive as any narcotic' - ANDREINA CORDANI 'Original and engrossing' - JANE BETTANY 'Eustacia is a delightful sleuth . . . A charming, quirky and compulsive read' - JESSICA BULL SECRETS ARE THE DEADLIEST POISON Eustacia Rose is done with murder cases. She's ready to settle down with her partner, Matilde, and focus on her work at the university. To live a normal life. But then along comes a case she can't resist investigating - because this time, the murder victim was poisoned with hemlock, one of the plants stolen from Eustacia's illicit garden of poisonous plants. And Eustacia is not the only one desperate to retrieve her lost treasure: the beguiling trader of rare plants, Zsa Zsa, and rival university professor Hutchins are on the trail, too, not to mention the dangerous criminal gang determined to keep hold of the lethal plants. The stakes are higher than ever for Eustacia. Because if she cannot save her plants in time, there will be more deaths - and this time, the blood will be on her hands . . . With a quirky protagonist, dark academia aesthetic and an array of exotic poisonous plants, this unique spin on the classic murder mystery novel will hook fans Gail Honeyman's Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, Robert Thorogood's The Marlow Murder Club and Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club."

Jill Johnson (Author), Rachel Capell (Narrator)

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Hell's Bells: An intoxicating botanical mystery for fans of BBC's Ludwig

"From the bestselling author of Devil's Breath, Jill Johnson is back with another gripping Professor Eustacia Rose Mystery... Betrayal is a bitter poison . . . After a nerve-racking investigation, Professor Eustacia Rose's life is returning to normal. She is finally back teaching at UCL and her relationship with Matilde is blossoming. But when a man is found dead with a needle in his neck, and a disturbing painting of Eustacia links her and the body, her fragile peace suddenly begins to crumble. At work, there's another threat for Eustacia to deal with. A PhD student is desperate to get access to her poisonous plant collection and begins to stalk her. When she refuses to help him, he starts buying illegal synthetic plant toxins from an unknown source then turns up dead. Once again, Eustacia is the link. With no leads and the body count rising, Eustacia, now firmly in the frame, is left with no choice but to investigate the deaths in earnest herself, however dangerous it may become. With a quirky protagonist, dark academia aesthetic and an array of exotic poisonous plants, this unique spin on the classic murder mystery novel will hook fans Gail Honeyman's Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, Graeme Simsion's The Rosie Project and Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club. Praise for DEVIL'S BREATH (A BBC Between the Covers Book Club Pick) and Jill Johnson's PROFESSOR EUSTACIA ROSE 'A blooming good read' - THE TIMES 'A must for lovers of crime fiction that's just a bit different from the norm' - HEAT magazine '[This is like] Sherlock Holmes meets Gardner's Question Time' - NISH KUMAR on BBC2's Between the Covers 'I loved the toxicology and was fascinated! I started to become very plant aware, even to the extent that I started watering plants at home!' - BEN MILLER on BBC2's Between the Covers 'With Eustacia Rose, Jill has created an utterly unique character and has ensured that the detective genre turns a new leaf. Mystery, murder, and mulch. What's not to love.' - ADIL RAY OBE 'Professor Eustacia is a brilliant and original new heroine' - JULIA FELLOWES, bestselling author of the Mitford Murders series 'Professor Eustacia Rose, genius botanical toxicologist, eccentric loner, instinctive detective and all-round mystery - a splendid creation' - ESTHER FREUD, author of I Couldn't Love You More 'One of the most unique characters you'll ever meet. Jill Johnson writes masterfully, hooking you in from the beginning and taking you on a journey that feels like it's happening next door.' - JJ BOLA, author of The Selfless Act of Breathing 'Jill Johnson blows literary Devil's Breath straight into the reader's bloodstream via the gloriously authentic and eccentric Professor Rose. I fell in love with this.' - NIKKI BEDI, Presenter of Saturday Live, BBC Radio 4"

Jill Johnson (Author), Rachel Capell (Narrator)

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True Crime

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An absolutely gripping reflection on the true crime phenomenon, and the various victims of both the initial crime and its exploitation for entertainment.’ NetGalley Reviewer The perfect mystery to solve for fans of Holly Jackson and Cara Hunter. *** A missing girl. An angry mother. A true crime documentary. Ten years ago, Katy, a promising young journalist, left her desk and was never seen again. Someone knows what happened to her… The controlling boyfriend? The inappropriate professor? The clingy colleague? When Katy went missing, it wasn’t just her devastated mother, Grace, whose life was ruined. Now, a new documentary delving into the missing person case threatens to open old wounds. As Grace gets closer to the truth, she discovers just how far people are willing to go to keep the past hidden. Readers have been drawn into the mystery, will you? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐’The author did a great job at showing the complexities of life after someone goes missing and the way true crime documentaries that we are all so enamoured by aren't just TV shows…they're lives' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I found myself reading late into the night because I couldn’t put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Well written, engrossing, and quite realistic, the story grabbed me and would not let me go' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'What truly makes this novel stand out is its insightful exploration of the emotional toll experienced by those left behind when a loved one disappears' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐’This book was awesome it was a different take on a crime book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐’Fast-paced and engaging! This book had my head spinning and reeling (in a good way)' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'So many captivating twists and turns' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐’This book had a bit of everything! It had high suspense, action, murder, mystery, kidnapping, great detective work, a great who done it and some crazy twists and turns! The storyline was so very interesting and had me glued to my kindle' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐’A brilliant read filled with mystery and tension throughout I really couldn't put it down. For me this is definitely one to watch, you're in for a treat'"

Georgina Lees (Author), Ashley Tucker, Rachel Capell (Narrator)

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Devil's Breath: A BBC Between the Covers Book Club Pick

"*** A BBC2 BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOK CLUB PICK *** 'A BLOOMING GOOD READ' - THE TIMES 'A MUST FOR LOVERS OF CRIME FICTION THAT'S JUST A BIT DIFFERENT FROM THE NORM' - HEAT magazine '[THIS IS LIKE] SHERLOCK HOLMES MEETS GARDNER'S QUESTION TIME' - NISH KUMAR on BBC2's Between the Covers 'WITH EUSTACIA ROSE, JILL HAS CREATED AN UTTERLY UNIQUE CHARACTER AND HAS ENSURED THAT THE DETECTIVE GENRE TURNS A NEW LEAF. MYSTERY, MURDER, AND MULCH. WHAT'S NOT TO LOVE.' - ADIL RAY OBE I've always been better with plants than people . . . Eustacia Rose is a Professor of Botanical Toxicology who lives alone in London with only her extensive collection of poisonous plants for company. She tends to her garden with meticulous care. Her life is quiet. Her schedule never changes. Until the day she hears a scream and the temptation to investigate proves irresistible. Through her telescope, Professor Rose is drawn into the life of an extraordinarily beautiful neighbour, Simone, and nicknames the men who visit her after poisonous plants according to the toxic effect they have on Simone. But who are these four men? And why does Eustacia Rose recognise one of them? Just as she preserves her secret garden, she feels inexplicably compelled to protect her neighbour, but Eustacia soon finds herself entangled in a far more complicated web than she could ever have imagined. When her precious garden is vandalised and someone close to Simone is murdered with a toxin derived from a rare poisonous plant, Eustacia becomes implicated in the crime. After all, no one knows toxic plants like she does . . . 'FASCINATING AND EERILY COMPELLING.' JESSICA FELLOWES, New York Times bestselling author of The Mitford Murders series 'AN INTOXICATING TALE, DEVIL'S BREATH MIGHT TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY.' SALENA GODDEN, author of Mrs Death Misses Death 'Professor Eustacia Rose, genius botanical toxicologist, eccentric loner, instinctive detective and all-round mystery - a splendid creation.' M. J. CARTER, author of the Blake and Avery Mystery novels 'A creeper vine of intrigue and suspense, with a most unlikely and engaging star detective at its heart.' ESTHER FREUD, author of I Couldn't Love You More 'A thrilling story . . . Jill Johnson writes masterfully.' JJ BOLA, author of The Selfless Act of Breathing"

Jill Johnson (Author), Rachel Capell (Narrator)

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LUCIFER'S GAME: An emotional and gut-wrenching World War II spy thriller

"Spies, military secrets, and a personal crusade for freedom… Rome, 1942. Cordelia Olivieri is a young, determined hotel owner desperate to escape Mussolini’s racial persecution. But as Fascist leaders gather in Rome, Cordelia is suddenly surrounded by the world’s most ruthless and powerful commanders. In an effort to keep her Jewish heritage a secret and secure safe passage out of Italy, Cordelia forms a dangerous alliance with the British army who want to push the Axis out of North Africa once and for all. Going undercover, Cordelia begins obtaining and leaking military intelligence to a British agent, hoping the intel will secure her freedom. But the more Cordelia uncovers, the greater the risks – especially for one handsome German Afrika Korps officer. How far must Cordelia go to protect her identity and secure passage out of Rome?"

Cristina Loggia (Author), Rachel Capell (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Rachel Capell