Summary - The Lost Apothecary: Based On The Book By Sarah Penner

SUMMARY

THE LOST APOTHECARY

BASED ON THE BOOK BY SARAH PENNER

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: BRIEF BOOKS PUBLISHING

CONTENT

The Apothecary's Secret Beginnings (18th Century)

The Arrival of Eliza (18th Century)

Lessons in Disguise and Deception (18th Century)

A Budding Partnership and Shared Secrets (18th Century)

Entanglements and Growing Danger (18th Century)

The Shadow of the Law and a Fateful Choice (18th Century)

A Modern Discovery (Present Day)

Unraveling the Past (Present Day)

The Apothecary's Register and the Truth Revealed (Present Day)

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner tells the captivating tale of two women separated by centuries but connected by a secret apothecary shop in London. In the late 1700s, an apothecary initially provides remedies for women's ailments but later begins to dispense deadly poisons to those seeking revenge against men. Centuries later, a modern-day woman unexpectedly discovers the shop, unearthing the long-hidden secrets and the stories of the women whose lives intersected with it. The narrative intricately weaves together the past and present, exploring themes of betrayal, retribution, and the enduring power of women's hidden lives.

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Release date

Audiobook: 14 March 2025