The Lost Apothecary

by Sarah Penner

An atmospheric story about a woman who helps her fellow females by creating poisons to get rid of their husbands. Atmospheric and well-paced. THE LOST APOTHECARY by Sarah Penner. #historical fiction, #reading, #books-to-read, #books

Praise For This Book

"The Lost Apothecary is a poisonously good read... An enthralling work of mystery, murder, trust, and betrayal. Set in an atmospheric London, Penner's immersive story flows skillfully from past to present, revealing the heartaches and lost dreams of three captivating main characters in a page-turningly tense drama that surprises right up until the final paragraph." -NPR

"You will not be able to put it down." -theSkimm

"A juicy spring read." -Katie Couric, Wake-Up Call

"An impressively original, deftly crafted and fully entertaining novel from cover to cover, The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner fairly crackles with compelling suspense, features truly memorable characters, and a series of cliffhanger style plot twists and turns." -Midwest Book Review

"Engrossing, with rich detail, assured pacing and effective suspense." -Tampa Bay Times

"Spellbinding... Like in a well-brewed potion, all the ingredients have been given exactly the right level of care and time, and the result is a novel that simply overwhelms with its delicate spell." -Bookpage

"Enthralling... Musical prose... A completely absorbing story of the power of secrets and finding one's way." -Historical Novel Review, A Best Book of the Month Pick

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