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This was a very quick and enjoyable read for me, and of the almost-50 books I've read this year, it became my 4th 5-star read.
Split over two different time periods, The Lost Apothecary draws you into the hidden lives of the women of the late 18th century through the eyes of Nella and Eliza and it is combined with the modern-day view of Caroline, an American woman on a vacation in London. This debut novel explores topics involving loss, grief, vengeance, feminism and finding your way in a strange ...more
Split over two different time periods, The Lost Apothecary draws you into the hidden lives of the women of the late 18th century through the eyes of Nella and Eliza and it is combined with the modern-day view of Caroline, an American woman on a vacation in London. This debut novel explores topics involving loss, grief, vengeance, feminism and finding your way in a strange ...more
It was a clever execution. The helix based writing style of past and present narrative works beautifully to keep a reader engaged in both storylines. Nothing is revealed too early and there is enough closure for all characters. I wished in the acknowledgements the author eluded more towards what guided her to this historic route.
Mar 28, 2023
Sara Brideau
marked it as to-read
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