The Plant Hunter

In 1867, King's Road, Chelsea, was a sea of plant nurseries, fueled by the dangerous world of plant hunters. Harry Compton, a salesman plucked from the obscurity of the nursery growing fields, inherits a precious gift: a specimen of a fabled tree last heard of in The Travels of Marco Polo and a map. He sets out to make his mark, but where there is wealth, there is corruption, and he is fleeing England, rounding the Cape of Good Hope, and sailing up the Yangtze alongside a young widow in pursuit of the plant that could transform both their lives forever.

Format: Hardback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 17 February 2022
Publisher: Welbeck Publishing Group

In 1867, King's Road in Chelsea was a bustling hub of plant nurseries, catering to the Victorian fascination with rare and exotic flora. However, behind the glossy facades of these emporiums lay a dangerous world of plant hunters, daring adventurers who ventured into uncharted lands in search of untold wonders to adorn England's finest gardens.

Harry Compton, a salesman plucked from the obscurity of the nursery growing fields, found himself thrust into the world of plant hunting. It was a world entirely foreign to him, but a chance encounter with a small act of kindness would change his fate forever. He inherited a precious gift—a specimen of a fabled tree last heard of in The Travels of Marco Polo and a map.

Driven by a desire for fame and fortune, Harry set out to make his mark. But as he delved deeper into the world of plant hunting, he discovered that wealth and corruption went hand in hand. He found himself on the run, fleeing England, rounding the Cape of Good Hope, and sailing up the Yangtze alongside a young widow, both in pursuit of the plant that could transform their lives forever.

The journey was fraught with danger and uncertainty, but Harry's determination and resourcefulness saw him through. He faced treacherous terrain, encountered exotic creatures, and faced countless challenges, but he never lost sight of his goal. And in the end, his perseverance paid off, as he discovered the fabled tree and the secrets it held.

The story of Harry Compton and his quest for the fabled tree is a testament to the power of determination, the allure of adventure, and the transformative potential of nature. It is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for a brighter future, and that the greatest treasures can be found in the most unexpected places.

Weight: 694g
Dimension: 171 x 246 x 40 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787399365