NetGalley Review: The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner

This historical mystery meets women’s fiction is page-turning, can’t put it down, twist within a twist good.  Moving between modern day and the late 1700s, parallel tales of women finding their place in the world are anchored by a mysterious apothecary in a literal back alley.  The contemporary story of overcoming heartbreak, betrayal and all the “easy” ways a life (and marriage) can go wrong provides delightful twists and turns.  Solving a historical mystery as a journey of self discovery would be a solid enough story alone!  When combined with a well researched window into the historical use of poisons, potions and women’s power, this story will have you up way past bedtime promising “just one more page.” 

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• Publication Date: March 2021