USA Today bestseller Kate Khavari is the author of fiction ranging from historical mysteries to high fantasy epics. She has her parents to thank for her fascination for historical mysteries, as she spent the majority of her childhood memorizing Sherlock Holmes's and Poirot's greatest quips. She lives in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas with her husband and children and a lovely garden that contains absolutely no poisonous plants.
Praise for A Botanist’s Guide to Rituals and Revenge: “A brave and clever heroine toils in a time when women earned little respect.” —Kirkus Reviews Praise for the Saffron Everleigh mystery series: “Well researched and brimming with the dangers of scientific intrigue.” —Ashley Weaver, author of the Amory Ames mysteries “An intriguing mystery and a resourceful and engaging heroine.” —Frances Brody, author of the Kate Shackleton mysteries “Delightful and twisty . . . Saffron Everleigh is a plucky heroine . . . An engaging read!” —Lydia Kang, author of Opium and Absinthe “Kate Khavari has created a charming mystery full of twists that are as intriguing and deadly as the plants her characters love.” —Katharine Schellman, author of the Lily Adler mysteries “A thorny mystery and budding romance combine with a fascinating look at the many uses of plants.” —Kirkus Reviews “Rewarding . . . A solid entry in a dependable series.” —Publishers Weekly “[A] clever British mystery.” —Historical Novels Review “A winner for academic- and historical-mystery fans and lovers of floriography.” —Library Journal, starred audiobook review