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The Lost Apothecary: A Novel
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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 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.
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.
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 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.
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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I really had no idea what to expect from this book. It was picked by one of my Cocktail Hour co-hosts as a replacement for one 2 of the 3 of us couldn't get into at all so it was happening one way or another. And since I had a few more days on my Scribd subscription, what did I have to lose?
The Lost Apothecary covers two time-frames and three points of view: two from 1791 and one modern day. I'll say right off that I started out with the ebook version and was enjoying it but ended up switching to the audio version because I had lots of time during the day because of reporting... I wish I had more eyeball time with this one because the thing that I liked the least was the narrators. You might not have a problem with that but it was irritating for me. I eventually got over it but it did take a while.
Overall, I loved the idea of the apothecary and enjoyed Caroline's research during the modern era to uncover the mystery. It was fun and I wanted her to find the truth. Nella and Eliza deserved to be remembered. The way it all worked out was satisfying for the most part. I'm not going to lie, I had a really hard time believing the reasoning behind keeping the ledger but, as my wife loves to remind me, it's pretend...
The Lost Apothecary covers two time-frames and three points of view: two from 1791 and one modern day. I'll say right off that I started out with the ebook version and was enjoying it but ended up switching to the audio version because I had lots of time during the day because of reporting... I wish I had more eyeball time with this one because the thing that I liked the least was the narrators. You might not have a problem with that but it was irritating for me. I eventually got over it but it did take a while.
Overall, I loved the idea of the apothecary and enjoyed Caroline's research during the modern era to uncover the mystery. It was fun and I wanted her to find the truth. Nella and Eliza deserved to be remembered. The way it all worked out was satisfying for the most part. I'm not going to lie, I had a really hard time believing the reasoning behind keeping the ledger but, as my wife loves to remind me, it's pretend...
I really enjoyed this book, the characters were interesting, and it had just enough mystery to keep me engaged.
Very cool story. I enjoyed the strong woman power created by the main characterâs views and business philosophy. Interesting weaving of past and present across three main characters.
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