The Apothecary`s Daughter

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. Discussion questions included. "Klassen has captured the best of Austen and Bronte. "-Michelle Griep, Novel Reviews"I highly recommend Lady of Milkweed Manor to anyone who delights in Regency romance. "-Tamela McCann, Historical Novels Review