The Lost Apothecary – Sarah Penner

The Lost Apothecary intertwines the story of Nella, an eighteenth-century apothecary who secretly provides poisons to women trapped by oppressive men, with that of Caroline Parcewell, a modern-day historian escaping her own troubles. When a twelve-year-old client makes a fatal mistake, Nella’s world begins to unravel, creating repercussions that reach Caroline centuries later as she uncovers clues to the long-unsolved apothecary murders. As their lives collide in a twist of fate, the novel blends suspense, secrets, and vengeance to reveal the powerful ways women protect and empower one another across time.