THE POISON DIARIES
£14.99
EXCLUSIVE TO THE ALNWICK GARDEN
THE POISON DIARIES IS A LIMITED EDITION SIGNED NOVEL BY HER GRACE THE DUCHESS OF NORTHUMBERLAND
This beautifully illustrated volume is a facsimile of the journal of “Weed” found at Alnwick Castle. Weed was an orphan boy apprenticed to an evil old apothecary, who used him abysmally. This is his diary, and a sorry tale of the battle between good and evil it is too.
Weed’s journal is part botanical workbook and part a diary of his own relationship with the poisonous plants, for he discovers that he is one of a few people with whom the plants can talk. The plants try to persuade Weed that with their help his master can easily be disposed of. Weed at first refuses. However, after his first love, Marigold, experiments with the poisons and dies, Weed is pushed over the edge and eventually plots to kill his master in spectacular fashion, using a taste of his own evil medicine.
Details:
Hardback book
Size:
297mm square
In stock
Mary von Heide –
A fantastic book, beautifully designed, it can be enjoyed on several levels. The wonderful ilustrations by Colin Stimpson bring to life the Duchess of Northumberland’s (often horrific!) story of Weed, apprenticed to a posioner. The plants telling their own stories will certainly anchor them in the minds of any budding herbalist, showing them what not to prescrtibe!
But be warned, this is not really for childrern……at least not for the young or easily spooked!