The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner

The Lost Apothecary

Sarah Penner with Lorna Bennett (Narrator), Lauren Anthony (Narrator), Lauren Irwin (Narrator)

10 hours, 17 minutes first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

Hidden in the depths of eighteenth-century London, a secret apothecary shop caters to an unusual kind of clientele. Women across the city whisper of a mysterious figure named Nella who sells well-disguised poisons to use against the oppressive men...

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Community Reviews Summary of 34,635 reviews

Moods

mysterious 81%
adventurous 57%
emotional 35%
dark 31%
reflective 21%
tense 17%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 12%
sad 12%
informative 10%
challenging 5%
lighthearted 5%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 27%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 27% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.62

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