An Unthymely Death and Other Gardening Mysteries »

One of the book world's most respected authorities on herbs and their uses, Susan Wittig Albert is beloved by fans the world over for her mystery series starring herb-growing sleuth China Bayles -- as well as the Victorian Mysteries series she coauthors with husband Bill, under the pen name Robin Paige.

Now readers can join China Bayles in ten puzzling cases-and get a taste of her world. This delightful collection features loads of wonderful herbal tidbits on everything from rosemary to feverfew to catnip; recipes for such to-die-for dishes as a Deadly Chocolate Valentine, Ruby's Applesauce Mint Bread, China's Five-Spice Chicken and Veggie Stir-Fry, and McQuaid's Tex Mex-and a host of creative ideas for garden and home. It's a one-of-a-kind collection featuring a one-of-a-kind sleuth-who's worth spending some "quality thyme" with!

Publishers Weekly

Susan Wittig Albert, creator of China Bayles (Thyme of Death, etc.), offers gardeners a treat in An Unthymely Death: And Other Garden Mysteries. The collection includes 10 tales, four of them previously unpublished (the rest revised from their original on-line appearance), plus sidebars full of herbal lore. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.