The Fair Botanists: Exclusive Edition (Paperback)

'Sheridan creates an evocative, enjoyable portrait of 1820s Edinburgh and of two women determined to lead independent lives.' - Sunday Times

'Completely enchanting and fascinating... a rollicking and immensely readable tale... Sheridan succeeds in what very few have attempted before; in imagining early 19th century Edinburgh as a genuine if imperfect city of enlightenment, a thrilling, optimistic and romantic landscape where science flourishes, beauty is created, wrongs are righted, possibilities are infinite, and women can begin to dream, at last, of how it might feel to be free.' - Scotsman

'Lush, seductive and scandalous, this is a gorgeous read.' - Daily Mail<?em>

'Compelling, fascinating and incisive about its social context. A cracking good read.' - Val McDermid

'What a beautiful, immersive gem of historical fiction this is!' - Good Housekeeping

'An absolute treat for fans of historical fiction and rich storytelling.' - Red Magazine

'A vibrant mix of history, romance and mystery.' - i Paper

'Dazzling, original, full of wonderful characters and so interesting! Anyone who's ever looked at a flower will love it as much as I do.' - Katie Fforde

'Joyously seductive prose with evocatively-drawn characters, The Fair Botanists is a beautiful tale of scandal and intrigue firmly rooted in the capital of 1820s Scotland.' - Susan Stokes-Chapman