McDowell, Marta
Gardening Can Be Murder: How Poisonous Poppies, Sinister Shovels, and Grim Gardens Have Inspired Mystery Writers
- ISBN 13:
- 9781643261126
- author:
- McDowell, Marta
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Timber Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 216
- Dimensions:
- 20.6 x 17.3 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Home & Garden, Gardening, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Gardening Can Be Murder: A Writer's Guide to the Sinister Side of Gardens Discover the surprising connections between gardening and the mystery genre. From the deadly plants and razor-sharp shears of Edgar Allan Poe to the toxic teas and foul play of modern fiction, Marta McDowell explores the many ways in which our greatest mystery writers have found inspiration in the sinister side of gardens. This book delves into the literary connections between gardening and mystery, featuring plant-obsessed detectives, spooky groundskeeper suspects, and the gardens that have been the settings for fiction's ghastliest misdeeds. McDowell also introduces readers to today's top writers who consider gardening integral to their craft, ensuring that horticultural themes will remain a staple of the genre for years to come.
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