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Green Gold

In 1850 young Scottish tree-hunter John Jeffrey is dispatched by an elite group of Victorian subscribers to seek highly-prized exotic tree species in North America. An early letter home tells of a 1200 mile transcontinental journey on foot. Later, tantalising botanical samples arrive from British Columbia, Oregon and California, yet early promise soon withers. Three years after setting out John Jeffrey disappears without a trace. Was he lost to love, violence or the Gold Rush?

Green Gold: the lost journals of John Jeffrey is my latest book, to be published with Unbound. You can become a book patron and pledge your support. The name of every patron (or giftee) will be listed in the book, and a range of tempting ‘rewards’ are also available. Hurry to secure your patronage before book editing is completed later in 2018.

Green Gold

On: 18th April 2019

A fictional biography, based on the epic true story of a Victorian plant hunter.

‘Beguiling . . . fascinating.’ Daily Mail

‘A masterly told story of a noble quest against fearsome challenges.’ Orsmby Review

‘A wonderful book! . . . a really remarkable combination of research, detective work, botanical expertise and imaginative writing.’ Fiona StaffordContinue Reading

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