The Lost Apothecary: New York TImes Bestseller
Author(s): Sarah Penner
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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- : Affirm
- : Affirm Press
- : 0.3
- : 01 November 2022
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Other Specifications
- : Sarah Penner
- : Paperback
- : en
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This beautiful, suspenseful tale follows the adventures of an apothecary who sells poison to women, a 13-year-old girl who should not be purchasing poison, and a housewife who uncovers their story two centuries later. This empowering story causes you to question your moral boundaries. I’ve never wanted a serial killer to get away with murder more! - Maggie, Collins Booksellers Cottesloe