Michael Duffy ‘Death in the Gardens’ Book Launch & Conversation with Mary Moody

21 Sep 2025

11:00 am ‐ 1:00 pm

General admission: $17.00

Booking fees apply.

Join local author Michael Duffy in conversation with well-known Australian gardening author and journalist, Mary Moody, as he launches his new novel 'Death in the Gardens'.

Don’t miss the launch of Michael Duffy’s thrilling new crime fiction, ‘Death in the Gardens’, the fourth book in the series set in the Blue Mountains.

Meet the author and enjoy a lively discussion with the esteemed Mary Moody on writing, gardens and much more.

Purchase a copy of this captivating novel, described as ”Nasturtium noir” (Kate McClymont), and take the opportunity to have it personally signed by the author.

After, experience the beautiful Paul Sorensen gardens in spring with a variety of flowers in bloom, plus look through the full restored Art Deco house and gallery space.

Ticket includes special book launch event, plus access to explore Everglades House & Gardens.

 

About the author:

Michael is a former crime reporter and founder of the BAD Sydney Crime Writers Festival. On moving to the Blue Mountains, he decided to write a series of crime novels that would reflect the unique character of our towns and landscape, and the effect they have on people. “Country affects character,” he says, “just like it affects wine. I want to write crime novels in which the people and places – and the weather! – are as important as the crimes.”

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Plan your visit

Everglades House & Gardens

Address:

37 Everglades Avenue, Leura NSW 2780

Open:

Wednesday to Monday
10am – 4pm, last entry 3pm

Tea Rooms are open Thursday to Sunday
11am – 3pm, last orders 2.30pm

Closed:

Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Eve, New Year's Day

Phone:
(02) 4784 1938
Email:
everglades@nationaltrust.com.au
Entry Fees:

National Trust Members – FREE
Adult - $17
Concession* - $15
Family - $49
Child (under 5 years) - FREE
*Concession applies for full-time students, seniors, pensioners and children aged 5-15 years.

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