The Lost Apothecary

<b>With crackling suspense, unforgettable characters and searing insight, <i>The Lost Apothecary</i> is a subversive and intoxicating debut novel of secrets, vengeance and the remarkable ways women can save each other despite the barrier of time.</b></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><b>Shortlisted for the HWA Debut Crown Award</b><br /><b>2021's Most Highly Anticipated New Books</b> <i>Newsweek</i><br /><b>Most Anticipated Books of 2021 </b><i>Popsugar</i><p><b>'A bold, edgy, accomplished debut!'</b> <i>Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network and The Huntress</i></p><p><b>'Intriguing… Readers who enjoy parallel historical/contemporary narratives about women’s lives, such as Claire McMillan’s <i>The Necklace</i> or Liz Trenow’s <i>The Forgotten Seamstress</i>, will enjoy the historical details and mystery in this engrossing tale.'</b> <i>Library Journal</i></p><p><b>'Readers who enjoy Katherine Howe and Susanna Kearsley will be drawn to this promising, fast-paced debut.'</b> <i>Booklist</i></p><p><b>'A superb debut novel… crackling with suspense, this is an original and compelling story'</b> <i>WI Life</i></p> The novel has been translated into 40 languages. Kate Morton meets The Miniaturist. New York Times Bestseller. Longlisted for The Historical Writers Association Awards. Soon to be a TV series created by FOX. New title The London Séance Society to follow in 2023. <h2><b>*OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD*<br />*THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*</b></h2></p><p><b>With crackling suspense, unforgettable characters and searing insight, <i>The Lost Apothecary</i> is a subversive and intoxicating debut novel of secrets, vengeance and the remarkable ways women can save each other despite the barrier of time.</b></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><b>Shortlisted for the HWA Debut Crown Award<br />2021's Most Highly Anticipated New Books</b> <i>Newsweek</i><br /><b>Most Anticipated Books of 2021</b> <i>Popsugar</i></p><p><b>'A bold, edgy, accomplished debut'</b> <i>Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network and The Huntress</i></p><p><b>'Readers who enjoy parallel historical/contemporary narratives about women’s lives, such as Claire McMillan’s <i>The Necklace</i> or Liz Trenow’s <i>The Forgotten Seamstress</i>, will enjoy the historical details and mystery in this engrossing tale'</b> <i>Library Journal</i></p><p><b>'Readers who enjoy Katherine Howe and Susanna Kearsley will be drawn to this promising, fast-paced debut'</b> <i>Booklist</i></p><p><b>'A superb debut novel… crackling with suspense, this is an original and compelling story'</b> <i>WI Life</i></p>