But Nella has rules - lines drawn in the sand she believes she'll never cross. Her tinctures (concentrated herbal extracts, which also feature the occasional dose of rat poison) can make a man problem disappear. But Nella is a skilled apothecary who offers women a choice. And it's hidden with good cause: Her herbs, bugs, and such are designed to provide women in need with the option – albeit a deadly option - to right a wrong they could not otherwise, in an era when women couldn't just walk away from abusive husbands, fathers, brothers, or employers. So exclusive, it is hidden behind a wall in a storage room on Bear Alley, where she can watch prospective customers through a peephole.
In 1791, Nella Clavinger is an apothecary who owns and operates an exclusive shop. Set in an atmospheric London, Penner's immersive story flows skillfully from past to present, revealing the heartaches and lost dreams of three captivating main characters in a page-turningly tense drama that surprises right up until the final paragraph. Sarah Penner's debut novel, The Lost Apothecary, is an enthralling work of mystery, murder, trust, and betrayal.
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