Green Gold has been reviewed by Michael Layland for The Ormsby Review: “a masterly told story” Read More
A masterly told story of a noble quest
Inspired by Green Gold
While I was writing Green Gold I was inspired by many wonderful books about botany, exploration, the history and nature of North America, plant hunters, and more. Read More
Film of book launch
A short film featuring an extract from the launch of GREEN GOLD at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh on 26th April. Read More
Green Gold feature in Scottish Forestry
I was delighted to have my article about the life of Scottish plant hunter John Jeffrey, and my recently published fictional biography entitled Green Gold, featured in the Spring/Summer edition of Scottish Forestry, the journal of the Royal Scottish Forestry Society. The article highlights the life of Scotsman John Jeffrey, his employment by the Royal… Read More
Brave botanist who fell off the edge of the world
It was great to see my book Green Gold featured in The Daily Mail’s book section today, and a celebration of John Jeffrey as an ‘astronaut of the age’. Read More
Interview at The Edinburgh Bookshop
Last week, while in Edinburgh for the launch of my book Green Gold at the Royal Botanic Garden, I was lucky to be invited to one of Scotland’s leading independent bookshops. The Edinburgh Bookshop is a treasure trove for book lovers, nestling in the heart of the city’s ‘Holy Corner’. Read More
Exhibition opens in Edinburgh
Today, an exhibition opens at the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh which celebrates the life of Victorian plant hunter John Jeffrey. Read More
Unearthing the epic true story of a missing Scottish explorer
Unearthing the epic true story of a missing Scottish explorer. An article first published in The Scotsman, 25 April 2019 Read More
Green Gold launch events
My latest book Green Gold was published on 18th April, and it’s been interesting seeing the first reviews. This week I’m looking forward to a number of promotional activities in Scotland. Read More
Green Gold fresh from the printers
Today was an exciting day, which at one time seemed so far away. Advance copies of my first full novel arrived fresh from the printers Clay Ltd. Published by Unbound, Green Gold: The Epic True Story of Victorian Plant Hunter John Jeffrey is available officially from 18th April. Advance copies are available from all book… Read More
Living Woods magazine
I’m grateful to Living Woods magazine for featuring an article about my forthcoming novel Green Gold. Read More
Book launch and signing event
Join author Gabriel Hemery introducing his new biographical novel Green Gold telling the story of intrepid plant hunter John Jeffrey. Talk, Q&A, and Book signing. Read More
