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  • The Botanist’s Daughter

  • By: Kayte Nunn
  • Narrated by: Caroline Lee
  • Length: 12 hrs and 21 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (224 ratings)

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The Botanist’s Daughter

By: Kayte Nunn
Narrated by: Caroline Lee
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Publisher's summary

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
©2018 Kayte Nunn (P)2018 Hachette Australia
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Great escape!

First of all I love Caroline Lee (the reader). I picked this book for that reason, it’s a great book. I loved the adventure.

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I must read!

I enjoyed the book so much! Definitely a gift for any flower lovers/ gardeners who enjoy reading.

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Thoroughly enjoyed this story. Narrator fabulous

Thoroughly enjoyed this story, I'm also a massive fan of Caroline Lee. would definitely recommend this book, treat yourself...

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A global English experience and mystery

Managing a complex tale across two timelines and multiple countries while entwining the stories. Excellently delivered story telling both by the reader and the author.

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Started off a bit slow, but enjoyed it overall.

The story started off a bit slow, but I enjoyed it overall. I was not a fan of the narrator’s voices - found them distracting and some did not seem true to the character I imagined. But, that’s just my personal opinion!

Overall a good story.

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Wonderful engaging story.

Loved the South American parts especially. It brings Chile of that time to life. The reader’s British accent could be better.

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A saga across several worlds

I Thoroughly enjoyed this story, and found myself guessing at the outcome, all the way through.

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I didn't get the end.

I missed something. I didn't get the end. who was Jamie? But loved the story and Caroline Lee is my number 1 favorite narrator.

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Great story and narration

I'm so glad I didn't pay attention to some of the negative reviews and went ahead and listened to this. I loved it from beginning to end. Caroline Lee is my favorite narrator and can make any story better. Beyond that I thought the story was good.

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loved the mystery

this book is complex and intriguing! my love of flowers was also satisfied. rich characters and story line!

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