The Lost Apothecary

The novel centers around Nella, the proprietor of a hidden apothecary shop in late 18th-century London, who illegally dispenses poisons to women seeking to harm the men who have wronged them.

The story is complicated by the arrival of a 12-year-old girl named Eliza, whose actions lead to a series of tragic events.

In the present day, Caroline Parcewell, an aspiring historian, discovers a vial linked to the apothecary while mudlarking in London.

Caroline's investigation into the apothecary's past parallels her own journey of self-discovery and dealing with her husband's infidelity.

The book explores themes of female relationships, betrayal, and the search for redemption and healing.