Kate Khavari
1 SeriesKate Khavari is an American author known for her historical mystery series, the Saffron Everleigh Mysteries. Influenced by classics like Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot, she credits her parents for sparking her interest in the genre. Before becoming a novelist, Kate taught fifth grade and Pre-K, experiences that enhanced her research and creativity skills. She resides in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area of Texas with her family.
In "A Botanist's Guide to Parties and Poisons," the first book in the Saffron Everleigh Mysteries series, Saffron, a new research assistant at University College of London in 1923, attends a dinner party expecting to discuss an upcoming Amazon expedition. The evening takes a dark turn when Mrs. Henry, a professor's wife, is poisoned, and Saffron's mentor, Dr. Maxwell, becomes the prime suspect. Determined to clear Maxwell's name, Saffron teams up with fellow researcher Alexander Ashton, utilizing her botanical expertise to navigate through greenhouses and gardens in search of the real killer. As evidence against Maxwell mounts, Saffron's investigation grows increasingly dangerous. Will she uncover the truth before becoming the next victim?
