Books like Root of all evil by Elizabeth Ferrars
Andrew Basnett, a retired botany professor, spends Easter at his aged cousin Felicity’s home in Berkshire. When an old housekeeper reappears, the family’s gathering spirals into a murder mystery, prompting Basnett to use his analytical skills to uncover the motive—money—and navigate a web of suspects.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Elizabeth Ferrars
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