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The Alchemist's Daughter (Bianca Goddard, Bk 1)
The Alchemist's Daughter - Bianca Goddard, Bk 1 Author:Mary Lawrence In the year 1543 of King Henry VIII’s turbulent reign, the daughter of a notorious alchemist finds herself suspected of cold-blooded murder… — Bianca Goddard employs her knowledge of herbs and medicinal plants to concoct remedies for the disease-riddled poor in London’s squalid Southwark slum. But when her friend Jolyn... more » comes to her complaining of severe stomach pains, Bianca’s prescription seems to kill her on the spot. Recovering from her shock, Bianca suspects Jolyn may have been poisoned beforecoming to her—but the local constable is not so easily convinced.
To clear her name and keep her neck free of the gallows, Bianca must apply her knowledge of the healing arts to deduce exactly how her friend was murdered and by whom—before she herself falls victim to a similar fate…« less
Cara W. (coloradocweed) reviewed The Alchemist's Daughter (Bianca Goddard, Bk 1) on
I enjoyed this book even more than expected. I really liked the characters, and it provided great descriptions (without overkill) that gave an overall feel for the atmosphere of the time period. Looking forward to the next book!