The Apothecary's Daughter Author:Mary Ann Gibbs To status-conscious Victorian England, a person's class was more important than money, manners, and morals -- and gossip was a favorite and dangerous pastime. — Susanna Hayter, daughter of a humble apothecary, had been spared such gossip until a scandalous episode involved her with the licentious Lord Vigilant. He was a man to whom young girl... more »s were but delicate morsels for devouring. When he showered attentions upon Susanna, the wagging tongues reached everyone, including the one man to whom Susanna meant the most: Lord Vigilant's own nephew...« less