The Lost Apothecary : Penner Sarah

The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner

Book Description:

London, 1791. Hidden in a dark alley, Nella runs a secret apothecary where she sells poisons to women desperate to escape the men who wronged them. Her strict rules keep her work in the shadows—until twelve-year-old Eliza Fanning enters her shop, sparking a chain of events that threatens to expose them all.

In present-day London, Caroline Parcewell stumbles upon an old apothecary vial while reeling from her husband’s betrayal. Her search for its origins leads her to the long-forgotten “apothecary murders” and entwines her life with Nella and Eliza’s in ways she never expected.

💞 Tropes:

• Historical / mystery

• Female empowerment

• Secret identity / hidden agendas

• Dual timelines

• Dark suspense with romance undertones

🔥 Spice Rating:
🌶️🌶️ / 5
Romance is subtle and intertwined with mystery; focus is on emotional tension and intrigue rather than explicit sex.

🏷️ Subgenre:
Historical Romance / Mystery / Suspense

📆 Publication Date:
March 2, 2021

📚 Standalone or Series:
Standalone

✨ Vibe Snapshot:
Dark, historical mystery with layered romance, intrigue, and a powerful female protagonist.