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 mystery adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced
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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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Moods

mysterious 81%
adventurous 57%
emotional 36%
dark 31%
reflective 22%
tense 17%
hopeful 14%
sad 13%
inspiring 12%
informative 10%
challenging 5%
lighthearted 5%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 26%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 28% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | 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: 2%

Average rating

3.61

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