The Apothecary's Daughter

Name: The Apothecary's Daughter
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.25 (8 reviews)
Author: Julie Klassen
ISBN: 9781440718755

Author: Julie Klassen

Narrator: Davina Porter

Unabridged: 13 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 05/08/2009

Categories: Fiction, Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Religious

Synopsis

Lilly Haswell remembers everything—whether she wants to, or not …

As Lilly toils in her father's apothecary, 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?

Blending romance, family drama, and fascinating historical detail, The Apothecary's Daughter is a novel to savor and share.

"Klassen has captured the best of Austen and Bronte."—Michelle Griep, Novel Reviews

About Julie Klassen

Julie Klassen loves all things Jane Eyre and Jane Austen. Her books have sold over a million copies, and she is a three-time recipient of the Christy Award for Historical Romance. The Secret of Pembrooke Park was honored with the Minnesota Book Award for Genre Fiction. She has also won the Midwest Book Award and Christian Retailing’s Best Award and has been a finalist in the RITA and Carol Awards. She is a graduate of the University of Illinois, worked in publishing for sixteen years, and now writes full-time. For more information, visit www.julieklassen.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Tadiana ✩Night Owl☽ on April 19, 2015

Me at 47%: This book is so unconventional and interesting! The heroine, Lilly, has 4 or 5 guys who are pursuing her and I can't tell which one she's going to end up with! Me at 85%: *eyeroll* This feels like a Regency-era Choose Your Own Adventure story, only with men! How long is Lilly going to stri......more

Goodreads review by ✨Paula6070 ✨ on November 08, 2019

Es el primer libro que leo de esta escritora pero no el último... me encanta las historias de época y la manera de escribir es fascinante... muy recomendado 👍🏼❤️......more

Goodreads review by lydia ‧ ia on December 13, 2023

Though art gone from my gaze like a beautiful dream, And I seek thee in vain by the meadow and stream. The Apothecary's Daughter was one of the best Christian, historical fiction I've read in a while. It perfectly blended faith, romance, suspense, and the beauty and tragedy of Lilly's story into this......more

Goodreads review by April on March 10, 2010

I loved the writing. I loved the setting. I loved the period. I loved the characters. I enjoyed reading the story and seeing all the historical detail regarding apothecaries. The apothecary's daughter had far too many suitors, though, and while it was fun for a while trying to guess who she would end......more

Goodreads review by Margaret on February 17, 2020

Another incredible piece of historical fiction with strong characters from second published authorJulie Klassen. Without a doubt, Klassen is on my favorite author's list. Both Lady of Milkweed Manor and The Apothecary's Daughter were so enjoyable. Each chapter starts with a quote of various......more