The Lost Apothecary: A Novel

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"A bold, edgy, accomplished debut!" --Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Rose Code

A 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 apothecar...show more

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352 pages

Average rating: 7.11

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Ecrawford87
Mar 29, 2024
6/10 stars
The word that comes to mind with this book is “fine.”

I did enjoy the juxtaposition of the past and present in the different narrators perspectives. It was enjoyable to know the depths of the story and to be privy to the mystery that Caroline (the present day narrator) was trying to unfold.

At its core, this is a book about self discovery and the roles that women choose or are subtlety manipulated in to. Our present day narrator, although a moder...read more
Sarglen99
Feb 20, 2024
7/10 stars
Your traditional fiction novel with a bit of history. I loved the ending for what it included and thought the chapters were at a length to where it was easy to stay interested in. I appreciated it's transition between characters.
Karen_Reads
Feb 11, 2024
3/10 stars
I couldn’t get into the book for some reason, will try to give it another go on another day.
LMahoney
Jan 26, 2024
8/10 stars
Fast and fun read. I pleasantly surprised by the ending.
MN/OK Book Club
Jan 10, 2024
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