Category - Fiction / Historical Fiction
Format - Hardcover
Condition - New
Listed - 7 months ago
Views - 13
Ships From - Pennsylvania
Est. Publication Date - Mar 2021
Seller 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.
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The Lost Apothecary (Book of the Month Edition)
ISBN: 9780778311010
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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...
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PangoBooks readers have mixed opinions about this book. Many appreciate the dual timeline and historical fiction elements, enjoying the intertwining stories of women's resilience and empowerment across different eras. The depiction of an apothecary aiding women with poisons appeals to those interested in history and female-driven narratives. However, some readers found the pacing slow and certain characters, particularly Caroline, unrelatable or uninteresting, leading to a less engaging experience. While some praise the book's storytelling and historical aspects, others criticize it for weak character development and lack of depth.