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The Lost Apothecary: A Captivating Historical Mystery Unveiling Secrets of Poison, Revenge, and Female Empowerment―Don't Miss Sarah Penner's Newest Spell-Binding Book, The Amalfi Curse

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.

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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 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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Published Feb 22, 2022

352 pages

Average rating: 7.12

2,030 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

na_na_cakes
May 28, 2025
10/10 stars
AMAZING!!!! It was kinda sad at first, but the more i read the more i had to continue reading. Gorgeous storytelling and timing. The history and the secrets and the main character finding things out as they happen in the next chapter or chapter before was chefs kiss. The way everything ties up in the end is so heartwarming. Such a sweet story and beautiful life lessons within. Not to mention all the cool recipes and tips at the end :)
kylie_fitz
May 26, 2025
6/10 stars
3.5 ⭐️
makenziegillette
May 05, 2025
6/10 stars
Overall this book was just alright. There were two storylines and I wish the author would have wrote the book solely with the story focused on the narrative based in the late 1700s. It took a long time to get into and then had a really interesting twist with a disappointing end.
Bethany Ekins
Apr 29, 2025
10/10 stars
Great mystery and strong female characters! The ending was tied up in a perfectly neat bow! Kudos to Sarah Penner!
KBRielly
Mar 28, 2025
8/10 stars
Group Rating 7.1

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