The Naturalist's Daughter

By Tea Cooper

Book Overview

Two fearless women--living a century apart--find themselves entangled in the mystery surrounding the biggest scientific controversy of the nineteenth century: the classification of the platypus.1808... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1489263489
• ISBN13: 9781489263483
• Release Date: June 2020
• Publisher: HQ Fiction AU
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.8" x 1.0" x 5.1"

Customer Reviews

3 stars

THE NATURALIST’S DAUGHTER by Tea Cooper Who knew there was such a controversy regarding the discovery and classification of the platypus? This book was a good (roundabout) way to learn about this small, aquatic, egg-laying mammal. I was expecting to love this because it combines historical fiction and science. Unfortunately, I did not connect with any of the characters or develop any interest in the mystery itself. I also wasn’t a fan of the “insta love” interest especially since it didn’t add to the plot at all. If you’re looking for a light, (albeit predictable) historical mystery with some romance thrown in this would be a good choice. I liked it, but didn’t love it. Rating: 3/5 ⭐️ **ARC courtesy of Netgalley & HarperMuseBooks.

First introduction to Tea Cooper

I love this author ~ exciting stories that moves along pretty fast.. pulls you in right from the first page.