Susan Wittig Albert

Susan Wittig Albert is a bestselling American author of mystery fiction and non-fiction who is best known for her China Bayles Herbal Mystery series, which combines amateur sleuthing with a deep love of herbs, gardening, and the natural world. Her novel A Dilly of a Death is an instalment in this popular series, following herbalist and former lawyer China Bayles as she becomes entangled in a murder mystery set against the backdrop of small-town Texas life and the world of herbs and natural remedies. Albert has written more than thirty novels in the China Bayles series, each weaving herbal lore, recipes, and gardening knowledge into satisfying mystery plots, creating a unique subgenre that appeals to readers who love both crime fiction and the natural world. She has also written historical mysteries, biographies, and a memoir about her writing life. Albert is a former university English professor and a passionate advocate for sustainable living and the preservation of natural knowledge. Her mysteries are characterised by strong community settings, likeable characters, and the integration of genuine herbal and botanical knowledge into entertaining narratives. A Dilly of a Death is available as an audiobook, offering listeners a cosy, engaging mystery enriched with the herbal knowledge that makes the China Bayles series unique.