The Lost Apothecary
Books | Fiction / Historical / General
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Sarah Penner
Don’t miss THE AMALFI CURSE! Sarah’s next spellbinding book to unearth a centuries-old curse, powerful witchcraft, and perilous love on the high seas. Coming April 2025.THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER — OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD!“A bold, edgy, accomplished debut!” —Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Rose CodeA forgotten history. A secret network of women. A legacy of poison and revenge. Welcome to the Lost Apothecary…Hidden in the depths of eighteenth-century London, a secret apothecary shop caters to an unusual kind of clientele. Women across the city whisper of a mysterious figure named Nella who sells well-disguised poisons to use against the oppressive men in their lives. But the apothecary’s fate is jeopardized when her newest patron, a precocious twelve-year-old, makes a fatal mistake, sparking a string of consequences that echo through the centuries.Meanwhile in present-day London, aspiring historian Caroline Parcewell spends her tenth wedding anniversary alone, running from her own demons. When she stumbles upon a clue to the unsolved apothecary murders that haunted London two hundred years ago, her life collides with the apothecary’s in a stunning twist of fate—and not everyone will survive.With crackling suspense, unforgettable characters and searing insight, The Lost Apothecary is a subversive and intoxicating debut novel of secrets, vengeance and the remarkable ways women can save each other despite the barrier of time.
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Author
Sarah Penner
Pages
320
Publisher
Harlequin
Published Date
2021-03-02
ISBN
1488077495 9781488077494
Ratings
Google: 4.5
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Samantha Goodnight
"So I listened to the audiobook and I’m so mad I didn’t get the hard copy to read. I loved this book and everything it represented. The ending gave me all the feels.<br/><br/>If you like:<br/>Adventure<br/>Strong female mc<br/>Multiple POV<br/>Setting from 1700’s to present <br/>Female empowerment<br/><br/>READ THIS BOOK.<br/><br/>I feel like any women should read it. Also the cover is gorgeous. Your welcome"