Marnie Riches grew up on a rough estate in north Manchester. Exchanging the spires of nearby Strangeways prison for those of Cambridge University, she earned her Masters in German & Dutch. Her be award-winning George McKenzie crime thrillers, tackling the subject of trans-national trafficking, were inspired by her own time spent in The Netherlands. The Gardeners' Club is her American debut.

"Riches shifts gears from gritty crime fiction to cozy mystery with this charming whodunit starring middle-aged widow Gillian Swanley. Riches nicely balances the focus between Gillian's self-actualization and the Bromley Botanists' investigation. The result is a diverting, feel-good puzzler."--Publishers Weekly

"The well-drawn, often quirky characters, plot twists, and details of plants and gardening skillfully woven throughout will please cozy mystery and relationship fiction fans as well as gardeners."--Booklist

"Funny and fresh. Full of heart and characters you genuinely root for. Marnie Riches is blooming brilliant."-- "Tammy Cohen, author of The Wedding Club and They All Fall Down"

"Sometimes hilarious, sometimes poignant, but always compelling. With stand out and unforgettable characters, Marnie Riches has crafted a wonderful story. Cozy crime at its best."-- "Julie-Ann Corrigan, author of The Nurse"

"A refreshing, heartwarming mystery blossoming with wit and charm."-- "Victoria Goldman, author of The Redeemer
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Publisher: Pegasus Crime

Pub date: 2026-03-03

Length: 400 pages