The Lost Apothecary by: Sarah Penner

 

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I admit the description of this book capture my attention. I definitely did not see what was coming once I delved into it. 

Book Description 

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.

About Sarah Penner

Sarah Penner is the debut author of THE LOST APOTHECARY, forthcoming March 2, 2021, from Park Row Books in the U.S., Canada, and 11 territories worldwide. Sarah lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, with her husband and their miniature dachshund. Zoe.

My Thoughts

WOW!! I read the description of this book and thought it sounded good I was not prepared for how good it would be.

Working on dual timelines we meet Nella a woman using her magic to help women who are in need. She mixes potions that help women who are abused to find freedom. She keeps track of her customers in a register by the cash register.

Carolins is a woman who on her 10th wedding anniversary finds out her husband is a cheater. On a trip to London, she discovers a link to the past.

Through some hard work, Carolina discovers information that could solve murders from the past.

This book was intense, magical, and captivating. Once I got started I could not put it down. Though I know murder is wrong I could help but here for Nella and the work she did to help the women in this story. 

Overall a magnificent read and one I highly recommend.