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The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner: A Spellbinding Tale of Secrets and Poison
What if a tiny bottle of poison could change your fate?
Imagine a world where women had the power to take revenge—one drop at a time. In The Lost Apothecary, Sarah Penner weaves a mesmerizing dual-timeline story of mystery, betrayal, and the power of women helping women. But beware: once you step into Nella’s apothecary, there’s no turning back…
A Poisonous Past: Nella & Eliza’s Story
In 1791, hidden deep in the shadows of London’s dark alleyways, Nella runs a secret apothecary, offering poisons to women desperate for escape. Once a healer, she now dispenses carefully crafted vengeance—always following two strict rules. But when a curious twelve-year-old, Eliza, stumbles into her shop, everything begins to unravel. Their fates intertwine in ways neither could have imagined, and soon, the apothecary’s secrets are at risk of being exposed.
A Modern Mystery: Caroline’s Journey
Fast-forward to present-day London, where historian Caroline Parcewell is facing her own crisis: a cheating husband and a life that feels painfully unfulfilled. When she stumbles upon an ancient apothecary vial, her research obsession leads her down a rabbit hole of hidden murders, forgotten women, and eerie connections between past and present. But can Caroline solve the mystery before it’s too late?
Why You’ll Love This Book
Final Verdict: A Must-Read with a Dash of Poison
If you love historical fiction with a touch of mystery, strong female characters, and a little bit of dark magic, The Lost Apothecary is your next must-read. It’s The Night Circus meets Practical Magic, with a historical twist. So grab a cup of tea (but maybe skip the sugar cube… just in case
Would you dare step into Nella’s apothecary? Let me know in the comments!
Why I Love This Book!
1⃣ Strong, Empowered Women
2⃣ A Gripping Dual Timeline
3⃣ Atmospheric & Immersive
My Favorite Quotes!
“As I stood in the riverbed with Bachelor Alf, I considered the possibility that long ago, he also used to work an uninteresting desk job. Did he finally decide that life was too short to be miserable forty hours a week?”
“This glass object – delicate and yet still intact, somewhat like myself- was proof that I could be brave, adventurous, and do hard things on my own.”
“But if there’s one thing I do know, it’s the importance of chasing dreams. Believe me, if you want something different, the only person holding you back is you.”
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