When women in 18th century London find a way to take the power away from men and place it in their own hands, it ends in murder, poisons, and secrets that span over centuries. And we're here to talk all about it. 

The Lost Apothecary  is a dark and gripping tale with a tart edge about women struggling to survive in a world built by men, for men. Sarah Penner's debut novel really grabbed the attention of the entire internet, but did it do the same for us?

Expert in all things fantasy, Sierra Marshall, joins me for this poison-packed adventure through time. 
 

In this episode we cover: 

• How far is too far when it comes to the crazy ex boyfriend


• If the dang vile was empty and blue or full of blue liquid


• Does women empowerment include the poisoning of awful, abusive men?

Open your book and press play on a podcast that will leave you looking for a little bear carving that will lead you to a secret society of women taking back their power. 

Mentioned in the Pairings section of the podcast:

• Hustlers (Movie)


• The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab (Book)


• The Flight Attendant  (TV Show)


• Outlander Series (Book)


• The Age of Adaline(Movie)


• The Time Traveler's Wife (TV Series)

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