Please join us for an exclusive book launch event!

Author Jill Johnson joins us for the launch of her second novel, Hells Bells, where you will get to hear a live Q&A, listen to Jill talk about the book and what inspired her and then undertake a private, out of hours tour of the Poison Garden where Jill will join our Poison Garden guides to show you what’s behind the big black gates!

About the book…..

Eustacia Rose's life is beginning to return to normal: she is back teaching at UCL and her relationship with Matilde is blossoming. But when a man is found dead with a needle in his neck, that fragile peace begins to crumble. At an exhibition, Eustacia finds a painting of herself with a syringe next to her neck and discovers that there are other people who seem to know more about the killing than they are letting on. 

The threat around Eustacia only increases as a PhD student begins to stalk and harass her to gain access to her poisonous plant collection. After Eustacia continually refuses, he contacts a lab that is illegally selling synthetic plant toxins, but turns up dead shortly after. As the body count rises, Eustacia has no choice but to investigate the deaths in earnest. 

But murders aren't the only thing on her mind: interactions with a new detective have caused tension with Matilde that Eustacia has no idea how to resolve. What's more, run-ins with a mysterious white-haired women are making her recall long-buried memories. Eustacia must solve the mysteries of her past and this case if she wants to escape from this toxic situation unscathed. 

The event will be taking place in The Pavilion, so upon arrival please head to the Pavilion and present your ticket.

Your ticket includes entry to the Q&A event plus an after hours tour of The Poison Garden.