Pushing Up the Daisies

A Novel

Marnie Riches

The Bromley Botanists had planned to dig up bulbs—not a body— in the charming new mystery novel from the author The Gardeners' Club

Gill and her fellow Bromley Botanists are excited to take ownership of the Chequered Lawns Golf Club following their coveted Golden Trowel win. Poised to convert the pristine, rich and fertile grounds into a flower farm, the gardening enthusiasts are suddenly—and shockingly—derailed when a skeleton is uncovered.

As the site becomes a crime scene, The Gardeners’ Club once more turns its attention to identifying both victim and culprit. Otherwise, their dream of brightening the club green will be over before it started. Gill and her friends have to prepare to get their hands dirty in order to dig up the truth in the highly anticipated sequel to The Gardeners' Club that is sure to divert and delight!

Marnie Riches grew up on a rough estate in north Manchester. Exchanging the spires of nearby Strangeways prison for those of Cambridge University, she earned her Masters in German & Dutch. Her be award-winning George McKenzie crime thrillers, tackling the subject of trans-national trafficking, were inspired by her own time spent in The Netherlands.  The Gardener's Club is her American debut. 

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Endorsements & Reviews

Praise for Marnie Riches

"Kept me guessing—and smiling—all the way through." Judy Murray, author of Game, Set, Murder

“Riches shifts gears from gritty crime fiction to cozy mystery with this charming whodunit starring middle-aged widow Gillian Swanley. Riches nicely balances the focus between Gillian’s self-actualization and the Bromley Botanists’ investigation. The result is a diverting, feel-good puzzler.” Publishers Weekly

"A refreshing, heartwarming mystery blossoming with wit and charm."
Victoria Goldman, author of The Redeemer

“The well-drawn, often quirky characters, plot twists, and details of plants and gardening skillfully woven throughout will please cozy mystery and relationship fiction fans as well as gardeners.” Booklist

"Sometimes hilarious, sometimes poignant, but always compelling. With stand out and unforgettable characters, Marnie Riches has crafted a wonderful story. Cozy crime at its best." Julie-Ann Corrigan, author of The Nurse

"Funny and fresh. Full of heart and characters you genuinely root for. Marnie Riches is blooming brilliant."
Tammy Cohen, author of