Margot Berwin

It's very rare that a debut novel of such beauty, power and originality comes right out of the blue ... Berwin weaves together an utterly compelling and lush plot ... Her prose is also a dream. No wonder Julia Roberts is set to star in the movie version which is currently in development.

An unforgettable trip ... a fantastical adventure

Colourful and lush, a perfect-away-from-the-office literary detox

Great for anyone who loves outdoor adventure as much as lying on a sun lounger

Quirky, compelling tale of plants, people and the powers they hold within

Get your mitts on this book while you can

Simply exquisite ... It has a perfect combination of skilful writing and delicious plot twists from murder and betrayal to crimes driven by both passion and greed ... hilarious and poignant at the same time, full of suspense and intrigue but warm, enviable relationships too. As a side note, I was thrilled with the representation of Mexico ... I found the descriptions realistic and enticing. The author's passion for the country and for its flora and fauna really shone through, and the excitement was contagious.

You'll never look at a flower in the same way again after reading this

A beautiful, descriptive and engaging read

I consumed it in two sittings ... for sheer escapism, Hothouse Flower will fit the bill perfectly

Lila Nova never imagined her desires could prove so dangerous. And she never dreamed of the exotic turn her life is about to take. 
 
Stumbling across a steamy New York laundromat overgrown with ferns, Lila is captivated by the strange owner, Armand. More interested in plants than laundry, in Lila he recognises an untapped energy. A kindred spirit. 
 
When Lila betrays his confidence and his livelihood is destroyed, she offers to do anything to make amends, never expecting that his response will lead her to the Yucatán. Through the isolation, mysticism and adventure of the Mexican rainforest, Lila's eyes are finally opened. And what she discovers about herself is both terrifying and exhilarating.

Margot Berwin

Praise for Hothouse Flower

It's very rare that a debut novel of such beauty, power and originality comes right out of the blue ... Berwin weaves together an utterly compelling and lush plot ... Her prose is also a dream. No wonder Julia Rober ...

An unforgettable trip ... a fantastical adventure

Colourful and lush, a perfect-away-from-the-office literary detox

It's very rare that a debut novel of such beauty, power and originality comes right out of the blue ... Berwin weaves together an utterly compelling and lush plot ... Her prose is also a dream. No wonder Julia Rober ...

An unforgettable trip ... a fantastical adventure

Colourful and lush, a perfect-away-from-the-office literary detox

It's very rare that a debut novel of such beauty, power and originality comes right out of the blue ... Berwin weaves together an utterly compelling and lush plot ... Her prose is also a dream. No wonder Julia Rober ...

An unforgettable trip ... a fantastical adventure

Colourful and lush, a perfect-away-from-the-office literary detox

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