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Type of bind: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN num: 9780312365462
ISBN number: 0312365462
Label: St. Martin's Minotaur
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Minotaur
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 304
Printing Date: May 01, 2007
Publishing house: St. Martin's Minotaur
Release Date: May 01, 2007
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Lawrence Kingston is asked to search for a botanist friend who has gone missing. With nothing but a scrap of paper with a bewildering cryptic message, he begins to investigate. He discovers that his friend was experimenting with aquatic plants and has stumbled on a horticultural breakthrough with staggering implications, one that could ultimately generate billions of dollars in revenue: a unique and giant form of Amazonian water lily. Convinced that influential people are involved in the disappearance, he pursues more leads, but circumstances beyond his control plunge him deeper into jeopardy and a corporate world of ruthless, greedy men who are not to be stopped. Kingston presses on, knowing that his missing friend's life--and his own--both hang by a very slender thread. As with the highly acclaimed The Lost Gardens, Eglin brings his botanical and literary skill to this new mystery.
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The other reviewer is absolutely correct: there is a glaring error in the plot toward the end---shame, shame, shame on the author and the editor...a high school student writing fiction would get a failing grade for such an error.
OK, I was sick on a gorgeous Sunday and needed a diversion while sitting outside, recuperating. This was the only fiction available at the place I was staying...so that tells you how desperate I was.
I will say that there is enough charm and horticultural detail to keep an enthusiastic gardening anglophile skim-reading through until the end. But this author needs a good editor to tell him how to liven up the very dull bits. For instance, how about some pages focused on some of the other characters (he has the Russian mob and unscrupulous business men and a lying mystery woman and a grieving victim....lots of good stuff to give us!! but no...just endless boring, unrelated details about the main character) Do we really need to know the details of every single meal the guy eats, and needless rehashing of the "info so far gathered". I read through it in about 4 hours. Glad I hadn't spent my own money on the thing.
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I found this new entry in the series with surprised pleasure. These books could not come out too often. The lead character, Lawrence Kingston, is definitely a pleasure to spend time with that one can easily believe he has the many invitation mentioned in the text.
I enjoyed that the book was not too steeped in technical detail about plants, although I too love plants, I do not want the plot to be sidelined for too long with detail about what plant someone had in a garden which has no relevance to the story at hand. I admired Kingston's unflagging quest to find his missing friend. It was an excellent ride through the country!
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I was enjoying this book--the characters, the way Kingston solved the clues, the info about gardens, etc.--until I started coming across errors in the timeline of the plot. These dealt with the order of the kidnapping and murder. The most glaring error was towards the end where the whole thing was wrapped up. As an avid mystery reader, I pay close attention to these details. This was very disapointing.
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i have never reviewed a book before but now feel impelled to share my thoughts on what i believe to be a modern day masterpiece.i love this book ,the rich descriptions of botanical elements,the interesting characters,and the fascinating main character,Lawrence Kingston.in this work the author once again has created a story that is not only written beautifully but keeps the reader on the edge of his seat.i usually read books from distant eras and shun current novels however the author seems to create a timeless piece which will attract all who love a great story i highly recommend this book to folks of all ages and can not wait for the subsequent installment thank you Mr Eglin
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Although he would be more comfortable restoring gardens and traveling about in his sporty 1964 TR4, Lawrence Kingston, botanical expert, finds himself once more engaged in another mysterious adventure.
This 3rd book in the English Garden Mystery series has Kingston searching for an old friend who has disappeared, quite possibly kidnapped. It seems Kingston's friend has discovered a way to use water lilies to solve one of the world's most pressing problems. Crossword and anagram clues, helicopter flights and threatening messages lead Kingston on a whirlwind and dangerous chase across the English countryside.
Eglin's mysteries are always a great romp combining two of my favorite things -- mysteries and gardening. Lawrence Kingston is a character you wouldn't mind inviting into your home on a regular basis and each new book is an opportunity to do just that. I can imagine sitting across from him, sipping his single-malt Scotch, as he recounts his latest tale of mystery or the details of a garden rejuvenation somewhere in the English countryside. Both are equally interesting to me.
I will say, Eglin is so good at creating interesting supporting characters that I sometimes miss the young couple who discovered The Blue Rose and the American woman who owned The Lost Gardens from his earlier books. Perhaps he can return to them for a future adventure.
The Water Lily Cross and Eglin's previous books are the perfect choice for some relaxing reading between your gardening chores. Pull the chaise lounge under your favorite tree, or within the scent of your favorite roses, and delve into the mysteries of the garden.
Highly Recommended
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