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Title | : | The Apothecary's Daughter |
Author | : | Julie Klassen |
Book Format | : | Hardcover |
Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
Pages | : | Pages: 415 pages |
Published | : | January 1st 2009 by Bethany House Publishers |
Categories | : | Historical. Historical Fiction. Romance. Christian Fiction. Fiction. Christian |
Julie Klassen
Hardcover | Pages: 415 pages Rating: 3.8 | 22292 Users | 2086 Reviews
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Lilly Haswell remembers everything — whether she wants to, or not... As Lilly toils in her father's apothecary shop, preparing herbs and remedies by rote, she is haunted by memories of her mother's disappearance. Villagers whisper the tale, but her father refuses to discuss it. All the while, she dreams of the world beyond—of travel and adventure and romance. When a relative offers to host her in London, Lilly discovers the pleasures and pitfalls of fashionable society and suitors, as well as clues about her mother. But will Lilly find what she is searching for—the truth of the past and a love for the future?Be Specific About Books Concering The Apothecary's Daughter
Original Title: | The Apothecary's Daughter |
ISBN: | 1607515423 (ISBN13: 9781607515425) |
Edition Language: | English |
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Ratings: 3.8 From 22292 Users | 2086 ReviewsNotice Regarding Books The Apothecary's Daughter
My Thoughts:I really enjoyed this book about the role apothecaries had in Regency England during the mid 1800's. It was also very enlightening to know that women weren't allowed to dispense medicine. I loved Lilly, the main character. The reader gets to see her grow from a young teen to a woman. She has worked in her father's shop since she can remember and knows the mixtures without ever having to look anything up. She's resourceful and smart, probably why I liked her so much. One of myIn and old agenda: four fat stars for his Historical novel. I enjoyed it 🌹🌷🌸
3.5 stars I love me a good historical fiction! The plot centered around two historic events in England. The 1810 completion of the K and A Canal, which connected London eastward to Bristol via a waterway. Also, the Apothecaries Act of 1815 which regulated the Practice of Apothecaries throughout England and Wales. It was the beginning of regulation of the medical profession in the UK. I liked learning about these events and I loved how the author wove these facts into her story.The book opens and
This book confounded my expectations on two fronts. I saw it billed as a "Regency romance" and winced, expecting a bunch of stock characters and a wish-fulfillment plot. Slightly later, I learned it was published under a Christian fiction imprint, and I winced again - not only a romance novel, but a tepid one filled with religious proselytizing as well. Still, I'd already downloaded the audiobook, and figured I'd at least give it a go; I am fond of period pieces and if it was awful I figured I
The daughter of an apothecary in a small English village must assist her father and slow-minded brother after her mother runs off. Readers get to experience village life, London society, snobbery, kindness and the intriguing developing medical profession as though we walked those streets ourselves.An unexpectedly captivating story that drew me into Regency England. I say 'unexpected' because I don't typically read historical fiction. But Julie Klassen's writing style is rich and full of period
Wow.... I liked this book far more than the last Klassen book. Until toward the end of the book, I wasn't sure who she would get with, and not because she was in love with a bunch of different guys. Klassen is a masterful storyteller. After this, I will be trying some more of her books.I felt Lily's character change was the weakest part of the story and kind of by accident, hence the one star off.
This was another great Regency romance novel by Julie Klassen with an element of mystery to it as is the case with most of her novels although it lacked that Gothic flavor apparent in many of them. However, I still greatly enjoyed this well written novel full of interesting characters. I especially liked learning more about apothecaries than I ever knew before and about how people treated those with epilepsy back before they had much knowledge about it. The reason why this novel is not five
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