The Case of the Murderous Botanist
Lady Theodora Ashcoombe Mystery #2
by Daisy Landish
Published: November 15, 2025
Publisher: Beaches and Trails Publishing
Genre: Short Read, Cozy Mystery, Historical Mystery, Victorian Cozy Mystery
Blurb:
An
orchid worth a fortune. A widow with deadly secrets. A lady detective
caught in a web of treachery.
London,
1882. Lady Theodora Ashcombe has begun to make a name for herself as
a consulting detective. With cousin Bea settled as her companion and
Jasper Welles as her reluctant partner, Theo is more determined than
ever to use her wits, her independence, and her loyal spaniel Pip to
uncover the truth.
When celebrated botanist Dr. Edmund Fairweather collapses mid-lecture—moments after sipping tea offered by the gracious Mrs. Violet Ashford—his dying words point to a legendary orchid, the Crimson Empress. Rare, powerful, and supposedly extinct, it is said to hold the key to a medical breakthrough that could change the fate of nations.
But in the hothouses of London’s elite, beauty conceals danger. Behind lavish conservatories and glittering society soirées lurks a smuggling ring with roots in foreign laboratories and branches that reach back to the dark network Theo thought destroyed. As the investigation unfolds, Theo and her companions must navigate coded telegrams, poisoned tea, and a suitor whose awkward courtship hides darker secrets.
From the glasshouses of Kew to the fog-shrouded docks, Theo races to expose a conspiracy that entwines empire, science, and treason. Yet in a world where orchids bloom as easily as lies, one misstep could turn a lady detective into the next victim.
The
Case of the Murderous Botanist is
the second adventure in the
Lady Ashcombe Mysteries—perfect
for fans of Miss
Scarlet and the Duke,
Deanna Raybourn, and Anna Lee Huber.
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My Review:
I am thoroughly enjoying the tales in the Lady Theodora Ashcoombe Mystery series, penned by Daisy Landish. The Case of the Murderous Botanist was just as captivating as the initial installment, The Case of the Vanishing Heiress. Each novel stands alone and can be appreciated without reading the others, but I wouldn’t advise it, as I believe any mystery enthusiast and admirer of Daisy Landish would want to experience both.
I relished discovering the lethal blooms and the famed orchid, the Crimson Empress, in The Case of the Murderous Botanist. I even took to Google to find more information about the Crimson Empress. I particularly enjoyed Mrs. Ashford’s nephew, who was brimming with knowledge about various flowers.
I was captivated by Dr. Edmund Fairweather’s lecture until he suddenly collapsed mid-speech, just after sipping tea graciously offered by Mrs. Violet Ashford. Theo, along with her cousin Bea and her charming pup, Pip, begins to inquire around town about Dr. Edmund Fairweather and uncovers more than they bargained for, which could prove perilous for them as well.
I strongly recommend picking up a copy of The Case of the Murderous Botanist today!
Check out all the books in the Lady Theodora Ashcombe Mysteries I’ve read.
The Case of the Clockwork Canary #0
The Case of the Vanishing Heiress #1
The Case of the Murderous Botanist #2
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