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An easy reading historical fiction set in Enlightenment Edinburgh. An odd combination of not being drawn to pick this up, but enjoying it every time I did!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I loved the combination of factual and fictional characters. They were well blended together. It‘s beautifully written with an engaging storyline. I could just imagine the trees being transported from one botanical garden to another through the streets of Edinburgh! Just a wonderfully fascinating read. I can highly recommend it.

Reading this with my online reading group, https://thereadingloft.groups.io

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Set where I live in Edinburgh this centres around Elizabeth and Belle who have an interest in Botany and are excited about the moving of the Botanic gardens, a rare plant and the visit of King George IV. The author has clearly done her research into the history of Edinburgh, I enjoyed listening to the characters in places I know plus the narrators were all Scottish. A fun read!

Right book, right time. I enjoyed this tremendously, and set aside everything else to read it.

1820s Edinburgh: Elizabeth moves in with her (deceased) husband‘s elderly cousin. The botanic garden is being physically moved from Leith to the grounds next door. And Isabel Brodie, courtesan and entrepreneur, is making plans for her future.

It was no surprise to learn that Sara Sheridan is an Edinburgh native - her love for the city and its history

I‘m reading this (cos if I‘m going to have an ARC splurge, I should probably read the things). I‘m enjoying it SO much! Edinburgh‘s botanic garden is moving from Leith to where it is now, & widowed Elizabeth has gone to live with her husband‘s family. & the king may or may not be coming to visit Edinburgh. & there‘s a plant that everyone wants a piece of. Plus free-thinking & scandal.

Is it all believable? Maybe not. Do I care? Definitely not.