The Lost Apothecary

6 r  2021 Sarah Penner Reprint  Collectors Edition 

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The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner is a richly atmospheric novel that intertwines past and present through the hidden world of women’s secrets and quiet rebellion. Set partly in 18th-century London, the story follows Nella, a clandestine apothecary who dispenses poisons to women seeking freedom from cruel or oppressive men, and Eliza, her young protégée whose innocence collides with dangerous knowledge. In the modern timeline, a historian named Caroline uncovers Nella’s story while grappling with her own betrayal, creating a poignant parallel between centuries of female resilience. The novel’s allure lies in its shadowy setting, moral complexity, and the way it explores justice, empowerment, and the enduring desire for autonomy in a world that often denies women a voice.

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Reprint, dust jacket, royal blue hardcover, design on edges of book