The Lost Apothecary

3.5 stars - Caroline has fled to London alone to reevaluate her life after finding out just days before that her husband has been cheating on her. During a tourist adventure she accidentally stumbles upon, she discovers an artifact that rekindles her passion for history and draws her into the mystery of an apothecary who lived in the same area over a century earlier. Nella's shop is different from other apothecaries - it is just for women. Not only that, if you are a woman who has been wronged or betrayed by a man, Nella can help you get rid of that problem with a seemingly natural death.

In The Lost Apothecary, Caroline's and Nella's stories are intertwined with that of a young girl, Eliza, who briefly becomes part of Nella's life. All of the women have been betrayed by men, and uncovering Nella's story helps Caroline process her own feelings. This is a fun combination of modern and historical fiction with some elements of mystery and lots of girl power. I wasn't entirely satisfied with the ending, but still enjoyed the book overall, and it was a quick read.