Details
- Book Title: The Lost Apothecary
- Author: Sarah Penner
- Publication Date: March 2, 2021
Description
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner is a historical mystery that braids together two women’s lives across two centuries of London. In the hidden back room of an eighteenth-century apothecary shop, a woman named Nella quietly dispenses disguised poisons to women desperate to escape the cruel men in their lives, until a young patron’s fatal mistake sets off consequences that echo through the decades. Two hundred years later, aspiring historian Caroline Parcewell, adrift on a ruined anniversary trip, stumbles upon a single clue to the unsolved apothecary killings and finds her own life quietly reshaped by the secrets she uncovers.
Author Bio
Sarah Penner is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of The Lost Apothecary and The London Séance Society. Her books have been translated into more than forty languages, and her debut, The Lost Apothecary, has sold over one million copies worldwide. A graduate of the University of Kansas, she spent thirteen years in corporate finance before turning to writing full-time, and she sits on the board of directors of her local animal shelter. She and her husband live in Florida.
What Readers Are Saying
- “I read this for a book club and I have to say that I absolutely loved it. I love the dual timeline and narration. The way the author can transport you back in time and then shoot you back into the present without it feeling off or forced was wonderful.” — Kayse Cannon, five-star Amazon reviewer
- “While the writing style alone is worth the read, the steady build-up of mystery & suspence kept me reading all night.” — Kris A, five-star Amazon reviewer
- “One of the best books I’ve ever read! Once you get used to the switching of characters, you find yourself hooked, impatient to get back to that character. Towards the end, it is difficult to put down.” — mary ann weber, five-star Amazon reviewer
- “Sarah Penner’s storytelling is truly enchanting. In this book, she weaved together history and the present, fantasy and reality. Lives from the distant past intertwine beautifully with their modern-day counterparts.” — Bookish801, five-star Amazon reviewer
- “This book is a lovely story that ties the past into the present. I absolutely loved this story and would recommend it to others who may be interested in apothecaries or historical tales in general!” — Korin, five-star Amazon reviewer
- Holds a 4.2-star average across nearly 60,000 Amazon ratings.
Why We Think It Should Be Your Next Book
If you love a mystery that rewards patience, The Lost Apothecary is a rich, atmospheric choice — part historical puzzle, part meditation on the quiet solidarity of women across time. Penner’s dual timeline is the real magic: the eighteenth-century apothecary and her present-day counterpart illuminate each other, so that every discovery Caroline makes deepens the tragedy of the past. With more than a million copies sold and a devoted readership, it is the kind of book you finish and immediately press into a friend’s hands.
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Sources: Amazon product page and customer reviews for “The Lost Apothecary” by Sarah Penner.