The Lost Apothecary
by Sarah Penner
Let me begin by saying this book has one of the most beautiful covers.
A star in historical fiction
This is one of the most amazing reads since some time. Historical Fiction and full of surprising twists and turns, this book just reels you in and makes sure you stay with it. It has rekindled my love for historical fiction again after a long time. The basic premise of a secret apothecary and its research and find after a period of 200 years is intriguing. I can not find any fault in the story line nor can I find anything which needed to be changed or moved in this book anywhere.
Slow to start but holds well later: In the beginning of the book was different and I even felt bored in certain instances. However, after a time I felt I could not stop thinking about it. The transitions between the past and present were done very neatly. The characters were well thought of and each one of them played their role well. The apothecary which existed 200 years ago and helped women provide solutions to their issues with men. At the same time its mere discovery and research provides solace to a woman in the current century.
Lovely ending, hoping for a sequel: I like the end also a lot. The fact that it does not say much but still says everything is something I am loving. As I am writing it, I just cant make myself to pick up another book. I just hope there is a sequence to this story and we get to read a lot more about the old London streets and the various secrets it holds.
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