The Lost Apothecary
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The Lost Apothecary
Narrated by:
Sarah Cullum, Joan Walker, Charlie Sanderson
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Narrated by:
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Sarah Cullum
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Joan Walker
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Charlie Sanderson
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Written by:
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Sarah Penner
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.
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.
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“A bold, edgy, accomplished debut!” KATE QUINN, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network and The Huntress
“Intriguing… Readers who enjoy parallel historical/contemporary narratives about women’s lives, such as Claire McMillan’s The Necklace or Liz Trenow’s The Forgotten Seamstress, will enjoy the historical details and mystery in this engrossing tale.” LIBRARY JOURNAL
“Readers who enjoy Katherine Howe and Susanna Kearsley will be drawn to this promising, fast-paced debut.” BOOKLIST
“A superb debut novel… crackling with suspense, this is an original and compelling story” WI LIFE
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Just finished reading *The Lost Apothecary* and thoroughly enjoyed it.
The book touches upon a subject that has existed across centuries – justice. What happens when women are wronged and have no voice, no support system, and no way to hold erring men accountable? The story explores this question through an intelligent and engaging plot that keeps you hooked till the end.
What I loved most was the seamless connection between the past and the present. The modern-day investigation, supported by historical research and technology, shows how history is not just about dates and events. Hidden stories from the past can still shape our understanding of the present.
The feminist undertones are powerful without being loud. The book celebrates courage, resilience, and the choices women make when pushed to the edge. It also reminds us that justice may take different forms across different eras.
A beautifully written story that combines history, mystery, investigation, and women's empowerment. For anyone who thinks history is boring, this book may just change your mind.
Love the pace of the story and setting!
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