Gardening Can Be Murder

"Gardening Can Be Murder" explores the intriguing connection between gardens and the mystery genre, highlighting how horticultural themes have influenced some of the most renowned mystery writers, from classic to contemporary. Authored by Marta McDowell, a knowledgeable writer and gardener, the book uncovers the sinister side of gardens as settings for crime, featuring plant-obsessed detectives, shady grounds, and deadly secrets. It offers a fascinating look at real and fictional gardens that have played host to crime fiction's darkest deeds, emphasizing the enduring relationship between gardening and mystery storytelling.