The Lost Apothecary
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner is a historical fiction novel published by Park Row Books on February 22, 2022. This edition spans 352 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds in eighteenth-century London, where a secret apothecary shop serves women seeking poisons to combat the oppressive men in their lives. The story intertwines the lives of Nella, the apothecary, and a twelve-year-old patron whose mistake sets off a series of events with lasting repercussions.
In parallel, the plot follows Caroline Parcewell, an aspiring historian in present-day London, who discovers a clue related to the unsolved apothecary murders from two centuries prior. As Caroline delves into this forgotten history, her journey intersects with Nella’s, revealing themes of secrets and vengeance. The Lost Apothecary explores the connections between women across time, highlighting their resilience and the lengths they go to support one another. This edition invites readers into a world of intrigue and suspense, showcasing the remarkable ways women’s stories can resonate through generations.
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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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