The Apothecary’s
Daughter is a wonderful story beginning in 1810, England. Within the pages
you will find heartbreak and romance, hope and despair, sorrow and joy. But
above all, Faith.
Lillian (Lilly) Haswell is the daughter of the village
apothecary in Wiltshire, England. However, she longs for adventure and a life
outside of her father’s shop. Her mother left when she was younger and Lilly
dreams of the adventures she is having and longs to follow after her and find
her. But she is devoted to her father and her brother, Charlie. When Lilly is
whisked away to London by her Aunt and Uncle Elliot, she believes all of her
dreams are about to come true. Balls, admirers, the chance to marry a wealthy
man and settle in London, but also the chance to look for her mother. Although,
following a sad series of events, she has to return home to help her father run
his shop, or risk having it closed. One of her admirers, Dr. Graves, follows
her home and becomes partnered with the local physician (who dislikes Lilly
Haswell and her family). But finds that he is not the only one interested in
Miss Haswell. His competition is none other than, Francis Baylor, Mr. Haswell’s
former apothecary apprentice. While women were allowed to assist and work in
