Well-versed in plants that can heal and maim, loner Nella uses her knowledge to help women in need from the outskirts of society. She is the sort many (especially in the past) would label a witch. The first is an older woman who owns an apothecary. Now let’s dig into the witchy characters. She ends up finding an old apothecary bottle and, driven by curiosity and a desperate need for distraction, she rediscovers her penchant for research and English history. She travels to London following her husband’s infidelity and uses the trip that would have celebrated their ten-year anniversary as a means of reflection. After a slow start, I was soon on the edge of my seat!Ĭaroline lives in present-day America. The plot deftly jumps back and forth between time and three characters – Nella, Eliza, and Caroline. These days, I normally want to read books with a heavy bit of romance, but a tale about a hidden poison shop to help women take revenge against the men who wronged them? Sign me up for that! Penner’s novel focuses on friendship, self-care, and falling back in love with old interests. While not what most would consider Witch Lit, I’m going to make a case for its inclusion in the fold. I recently finished reading The Lost Apothecary, a debut novel by Sarah Penner. The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner on a wooden plank floor surrounded by various glass bottles, an herb cutter, and a mortar and pestle.
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