Eadie B. (eadieburke) - , reviewed on 1/1/2021 + 1639 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 2

This is a very good debut for Sarah Penner. It switches back and forth to the late 18th century and the present. There are 3 main characters. Nella and Eliza Fanning (12 year old) and Caroline from the present. Caroline is from Ohio and comes to London because of her 10th anniversary. Sadly, her husband has betrayed her so she uses the trip to get some time for herself. She finds a vial while mudlarking in the Thames and traces it back to an 18th century apothecary who makes poisons to help women get revenge on their men. It is a dark and clever atmospheric tale with a good plot and interesting characters. The author did great research and I look forward to her next book. I recommend this book to those who love historical mystery mixed with women's fiction. Thanks to NetGalley and Park Row Books for a free copy for an honest review.

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