The Lost Apothecary - Sarah Penner

The Lost Apothecary

By Sarah Penner

  • Release Date: 2021-03-02
  • Genre: Historical Fiction
Score: 4
4
From 2,103 Ratings

Description

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 LONDON SÉANCE SOCIETY! Sarah’s next spellbinding book about truth, illusion and the grave risks women will take to avenge the ones they love.

Reviews

  • The Lost Apothecary

    5
    By hcclc
    Almost read in one setting. Had not sleep, as much as I fought it, overtaken me, i would have. All the elements of every positive review written. I don’t understand how it could have even got a negative review!
  • Good Read

    4
    By CMatt424
    I throughly enjoyed this book. It’s not a typical book I would choose to read on my own but thanks to my book club- it got me out of my ordinary genre of books.
  • Spellbinding!

    5
    By Lads62
    Spellbinding and quite fascinating.
  • Absolutely enthralling!!

    5
    By Bweepus
    I love these characters so very much and the story kept hitting me with twists and turns I hadn’t expected! I’m certainly going to be thinking about these women for a long time.
  • Fast paced and incredibly satisfying

    5
    By hawtt potato
    I was transported to a different time and was delighted with this fast paced and cleverly written book. Loved it!
  • Loved it!

    5
    By Kristenleigh92
    I haven’t read a book in, well, 15 plus years and this one peaked my interest at the very start; I was hooked! Great story- unlike one I have EVER read before! Give this book a try and you won’t regret it!
  • Good idea, Could be better constituted.

    3
    By JoeStu92
    Great Concept, I loved the dual timelines, they both had interest. The ending really fell flat. It had a lot of energy leading up that had little payout.
  • Enjoyable!

    5
    By MrsLevel
    I really enjoyed this book. It neatly tied everything together at the end for a very satisfying read.
  • The lost Apothecary

    3
    By ChRiStiIna8899
    I am the worst for judging a book off it’s cover that gets 5 ⭐️s! The book it’s self is okay. Not membeable but if u love witchy books read it!
  • Brain Numbing.

    1
    By sometimz
    Interesting concept, but I can’t even finish this—not worth my time. The writing style is disjointed, no character development, couldn’t find anyone to care enough about to continue. Reads like an historical romance novel for those waiting for a better book to come along.

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