The Lost Apothecary free pdf book download from here or read the book online. Sarah Penner’s first novel, “The Lost Apothecary,” spins a tale of a hidden apothecary shop in London during the 18th century. This unique shop serves women, offering them poisons disguised as everyday items to use against the men who have wronged them. The narrative shifts between the past and present, intertwining the lives of the apothecary, a young girl who commits a grave error, and Caroline Parcewell, a modern-day woman with a passion for history. The book has gained international acclaim.