The Lost Apothecary: A Novel
Sarah Penner
Mar 2021 · Harlequin Audio · Narrated by Lorna Bennett, Lauren Anthony, and Lauren Irwin
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THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER — OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD!
“A bold, edgy, accomplished debut!” —Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Rose Code
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.
Don’t miss THE AMALFI CURSE! Sarah’s next spellbinding book to unearth a centuries-old curse, powerful witchcraft, and perilous love on the high seas. Coming April 2025.
“A bold, edgy, accomplished debut!” —Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Rose Code
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.
Don’t miss THE AMALFI CURSE! Sarah’s next spellbinding book to unearth a centuries-old curse, powerful witchcraft, and perilous love on the high seas. Coming April 2025.
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Colleen Shirley
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August 22, 2024
Amazing story! The characters were well developed and the chapters broken up in an easy to understand way. I was caught up in the story immediately and very invested in the lives of these women.
Lora Rozzi
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January 8, 2025
Very interesting story and concept that held my interest easily. I did find some of the descriptions of a simple action to be dragged out an overdone
Rachel Oliver
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September 8, 2023
The author and narrators do a wonderful job of transporting you to another time and place. I cared about each woman and her journey. You can't help but root for them.
About the author
Sarah Penner is the New YorkTimes and internationally bestselling author of The Lost Apothecary and TheLondon Séance Society. Her books have been translated into more than fortylanguages and her debut, The Lost Apothecary, has sold over one million copiesworldwide. A graduate of the University of Kansas, Sarahspent thirteen years in corporate finance and now writes full-time. In her freetime, Sarah enjoys hiking, yoga, and cooking. She also sits on the Board ofDirectors at her local animal shelter, Friends of Strays. Sarah and herhusband, Marc, live in Florida. Tolearn more, visit SarahPenner.com.
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