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The Lost Apothecary

Like a well-brewed potion, Sarah Penner’s first novel simply overwhelms with its delicate spell.

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Review of ‘The Lost Apothecary’

When an author threads a story with multiple perspectives that span years, they run the risk that readers will prefer one character’s voice over another, creating a divide in investment that’s difficult to bridge. With The Lost Apothecary, first-time novelist Sarah Penner takes that risk, weaving together the tales of three women separated by more…

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