A review by katietotallybooked
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I can honestly say that I overlooked this book for many years. I have always known about it, but it never was something I thought I would read. I probably wouldn’t have if I wasn’t prompted to for a new book club. Therefore much to my surprise, I enjoyed this book quite a bit, especially when I was listening to it on audio. The narration was very well done, and I appreciated that each character in this multi-narrative story was portrayed by a different cast member. As a librarian, I was thrilled by the research component of the story and the references to the British Library. The writing was atmospheric and the story was intricately plotted. I loved how each narrative was woven together. Plus, the cover art is truly stunning, so points for presentation! 

If you enjoy historical fiction, books set in England, audiobooks, multi-narrative storylines and dual timelines, this book is for you!