The Woman in the Garden, Jill Johnson
The Woman in the Garden, Jill Johnson
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The Woman in the Garden

Author: Jill Johnson

Narrator: Rachel Capell

Unabridged: 8 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/16/2024

Synopsis

Every garden has its secrets… Eustacia Rose is a Professor of Botanical Toxicology with only her extensive collection of poisonous plants for company. Her life is quiet, her schedule is unchanging, and her closest friends are the specimens she tends to. But she does have one other hobby: watching her neighbors through her telescope, taking extensive notes on their lives for research. When Eustacia hears a scream one evening, the temptation to investigate proves irresistible. Through her telescope, she catches a glimpse of her extraordinarily beautiful new neighbor, Simone, and soon becomes obsessed with her and her life. But who are these four men that orbit Simone? And why does Eustacia get the feeling she needs to protect her from them? One day, Eustacia comes home to find her precious garden destroyed and learns that someone close to Simone has been murdered with a rare poisonous plant. As she is drawn deep into the crime, Eustacia's closed-off life begins to crumble, forcing her to break free from the walls of her secret garden and take matters into her own hands. Soon, she's forced to realize that the world is filled with people who are just as toxic as her plants…

About Jill Johnson

Jill is a Māori writer based in the UK, having lived in Southeast Asia, Europe and New Zealand. She moved to London when she was 18 and the following year opened Gosh! Comics. She and her partner launched a graphic novel publishing company and an editorial cartoon gallery. While running her businesses and raising her three children, Jill obtained a BA Hons degree in Ornamental Horticulture and Design. In 2013, she was accepted into the Faber Academy. She now lives in Brighton.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Nina (ninjasbooks) on April 05, 2024

Well, this was refreshingly different. The garden with poisoned plant set a dark atmosphere that fitted the plot. It was obvious that either the author had a lot of knowledge beforehand or had researched plant diligently. The plot revolves around a woman spying on a neighbor that she becomes fascina......more

Goodreads review by Emma.catherine on February 16, 2025

I bought this on Kindle approximately 1 year ago, and finally, something was calling me to read it…and oh boy, am I glad I did! In my humble opinion, this book is up there with the best of the psychological thrillers. It was so enticing and the pacing was perfect. It has vibes similar to that of ‘Th......more

Goodreads review by Maxine on July 20, 2023

Eustacia Rose is a professor of botanical toxicology, now disgraced. Her life now revolves around her roof garden of poisonous plants as well as watching her neighbours with her telescope. She becomes obsessed with one, Simone and the many men in her life, all of whom Rose names after poisonous plan......more

Goodreads review by Mikala on August 29, 2024

I could have done without. Unfortunately, I don't think I'll remember a thing about this in a week. The main character was intriguing, and I did enjoy the aspect of plant identification. But the plot was a bit dull. Reading notes along the way... ○ 25% The main character is neurodivergent. Dosnt feel......more

Goodreads review by Fiona on July 24, 2024

Fascinating and gripping story about the powers of deadly plants. Found the main character a complete pain in the neck however which sullied my enjoyment overall.......more

Quotes

A fascinating novel that brings together the cops, friends of Rose from years ago, the use of toxins from poisonous plants, lost love, the nature of friendship, and the effects of the death of a parent. In the end, we see Rose begin to emerge from her cocoon…

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