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The apothecary's daughter [electronic resource]. Julie Klassen.
Summary:
In this poignant Regency gem by Christy Award finalist Julie Klassen, Lillian longs to soar beyond her provincial limits. After enjoying London's sophisticated society and the attentions of wealthy suitors, Lilly returns home to help her ailing dad. Determined to resurrect his apothecary business, Lilly labors tirelessly—praying her family's secrets and her rivals' schemes won't cloud her future. "… an emotionally compelling and quietly powerful tale."—Booklist
Record details
- ISBN: 9781456110178 (sound recording)
- Physical Description: 1 online resource (12 audio files) : digital
- Edition: Unabridged.
- Publisher: Prince Frederick : Recorded Books Inc., 2009.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Unabridged. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Narrator: Davina Porter. |
| System Details Note: | Requires OverDrive Listen (file size: N/A KB) or OverDrive app (file size: 389418 KB). |
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| Subject: | Fiction. Historical Fiction. Literature. |
| Genre: | Electronic books. |
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Electronic resources
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Lilly Haswell remembers everythingâwhether she wants to, or not â¦
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 beyondâof 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 forâthe 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."âMichelle Griep, Novel Reviews
