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The lost apothecary by sarah penner
The lost apothecary by sarah penner







the lost apothecary by sarah penner the lost apothecary by sarah penner

There is something beguiling, even enchanting, about what might lie within those bottles: potions that bewitch us, cure us, kill us. The word “apothecary” is evocative, drawing forth visions of a candlelit storefront with sash windows, its walls lined with mortar bowls, pestles, and countless glass bottles. I clung to this initial vision throughout the writing of the book. But I knew I wanted there to be something sinister about her, and this quickly led me down the path of poison. Sarah Penner: When the idea for The Lost Apothecary first came to me, I envisioned a woman - an apothecary - working from a hidden shop in a dark London alleyway. KCM: This is such a fun concept of a novel.

the lost apothecary by sarah penner

She also gave some tips on what teas and essential oils to keep in your own home! We talked to Penner about her research, her love of historical oddities and documents and the feminist themes in her novel. The novel tells the story of a secret apothecary shop in 18th century London - where a mysterious woman sells potions to women to use against the abusive men in their lives. If you’re looking for a mystical escape this spring, look no further than The Lost Apothecary, a new bestseller by Sarah Penner.









The lost apothecary by sarah penner