Delve into perfectly poached eggs or luxurious variations of Eggs Benedict, all complete with silky hollandaise sauce. As with the previous books in the series, the charm is in the relationship between Poe and Bradshaw. This novel makes total sense as a standalone, but you really don’t want to miss the rest of the books! Immerse yourself in live music, enjoy festive tipples and dig into delicious menus that bring Christmas cheer.

Our favourites include the Smokey Rose- Mary, which provides a moreish twist on the original, or the delicately refreshing Blood Orange Spritz that transports you to Mediterranean shores. The ultimate solution is credible and well-presented, even if I’d kind of worked out a little bit of it in advance.This book sees Detective Sergeant Washington Poe and his analyst sidekick Tilly Bradshaw investigate some impossible murders. Please ensure that all parties in your group are over 21 and that anyone lucky to look under 25 is carrying a valid form of ID.

She’s a fabulous character and they make a duo that I’d be happy to read about even without all the murders! The plotting, as always, is clever and pacy – there is never a dull moment as the Botanist works his way through victims at quite a rate. This book – the fifth featuring Washington Poe and Tilly Bradshaw – is another excellent addition to the series. We’re busy getting ready to ensure your Christmas 2023 celebrations are more decadent and special than before. Remember it's never too early to be merry, so reserve your dates today to enjoy Christmas, The Botanist way.From our famous Brunch Boards - to our flavoursome dishes - we’ve been busy creating the perfect experience to ensure you enjoy the day. She may be a genius with technology who can access any systems anywhere, but her lack of social guile is legendary. Poe finds himself in a very tricky situation, failing to protect some high profile victims who are all also really terrible people – something that is giving the Botanist kudos amongst the general public.