The Lost Apothecary: New York T Imes Bestseller

Description

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.

Reviews

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