Historical Fiction Fridays provides in-depth knowledge of the historical elements of each book we read. This Month: "The Lost Apothecary" by Sarah Penner Host: Seana Zimmer
Historical Fiction Fridays provides in-depth knowledge of the historical elements of each book we read. Explore different time periods, uncover buried history, and share your stories! If you are not an avid reader but enjoy history, this is a low-stress entry into book discussions.
The Lost Apothecary Summary: "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"-- Provided by publisher.