The Apothecary by Maile Meloy
Set against the backdrop of the Cold War in 1952, this enchanting tale follows a young girl, Janie Scott, who moves from Los Angeles to London and befriends a mysterious boy named Benjamin Burrows. Together, they uncover a world of magic and intrigue when Benjamin's father, a skilled apothecary, goes missing. Armed with a magical book called the Pharmacopoeia, the duo embarks on a thrilling adventure filled with espionage, alchemy, and the quest to prevent a nuclear disaster. As they navigate a world where science and magic intertwine, they learn about courage, friendship, and the power of believing in the impossible.
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- Published
- 2011
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 350-400
- Original Language
- English
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