'Utterly fascinating and intriguing' Neil Ansell, author of The
Last Wilderness 'A captivating dive into the mysteries of nature'
Lee Schofield, author of Wild Fell Detective stories from the
natural world, from the author of the Wainwright and Rathbones
Folio Prize-longlisted Ghost Trees In 1913 all the musk plants in
the world stopped smelling. Unable to resist the lure of this
mystery, Bob Gilbert turns detective, determined to find the truth
in the tale. Mixing history, memoir, science and nature writing,
The Missing Musk takes the reader on a journey of discovery,
uncovering the truth behind six mysteries and myths from across the
natural world. From the darkest corners of Britain's churchyards to
Scotland's Pentland Hills, Bob travels the length of the UK,
seeking answers to questions that have intrigued him throughout his
life. In search of the musk's long-lost fragrance, he discovers a
possibly murderous story. Investigating the true origins of 'star
jelly' leads to encounters with unexplained sightings and
substances. Faced with the urban myth-like stories of mosquitoes
thriving in the London Underground, Bob digs deeper. Motivated by
the curious, unexplained phenomena found in wild places and on
urban streets, Bob peers into microscopes, delves into
horticultural archives and chases a glimpse of the strange 'water
bear', finding that, when it comes to mysteries, the joy is found
as much in the search as in the answer it leads you to . . . 'A
joyful celebration' Lev Parikian, author of Into the Tangled Bank
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