Turbo AI Book Summaries

In 1791 London, Nella, a reclusive apothecary, secretly supplies poisons to women trapped by men—until twelve-year-old Eliza Fanning walks in and shatters her careful rules. In the present, aspiring historian Caroline Parcewell, reeling from her husband’s infidelity, pulls an antique vial from the Thames and pursues the truth behind the apothecary killer. As Nella’s ledger and vials inch toward discovery, lives, freedom, and a covert sisterhood hang in the balance; as Caroline follows the trail, she must choose between repairing a lie and building a future she owns. Across two centuries, their choices converge, where silence protects—and destroys—and every act leaves a lasting stain.

This guide explores The Lost Apothecary with precision: clear summaries of every chapter, incisive profiles of major and minor characters, sharp readings of themes such as agency, secrecy, revenge, and solidarity, and a curated set of the book’s most revealing quotes. Use it to track timelines, decode symbols, follow the investigation step by step, and enrich your understanding of how these women’s decisions reverberate across time.