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Kate Khavari discusses her novel featuring botanist Saffron Everleigh embroiled in a conspiracy during a research expedition in Turkey.

This week on Crime Wave: In A Botanist's Guide to Tradition and Treachery, Kate Khavari sends brilliant, stubborn botanist Saffron Everleigh on a research expedition to newly formed Turkey—only for the journey to devolve into sabotage, scandal, and murder. Newly engaged to fellow scientist Alexander Ashton, Saffron finds herself battling both the entrenched misogyny of academia and suspicions that she may be tied to the death of a young assistant. Against a backdrop of ancient ruins, venomous snakes, and political intrigue, the pair must untangle a conspiracy before Saffron becomes the expedition’s next casualty. Rich with historical detail and sharp banter, this latest Saffron Everleigh mystery blends classic whodunit suspense with high-stakes archaeological adventure. #podcast #author #interview #authors #CrimeWavePodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers#bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #BonnarSpring #BonnarSpringBooks #bookouture #thrillers…

People in this episode

Host: Authors on the Air Global Radio Network

Guest: Kate Khavari

Topics covered

• mystery
• botany
• suspense
• archaeology
• political intrigue
• female empowerment

Keywords

• mystery
• suspense
• botanist
• Turkey
• archaeological adventure
• female protagonist
• crime fiction

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: A Botanist's Guide to Tradition and Treachery

Places: Turkey

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