![]() 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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