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by Julie Klassen (Author)
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Product Details

  • Paperback: 416 pages
  • Publisher: Bethany House Publishers; Original edition (March 1 2013)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0764204807
  • ISBN-13: 978-0764204807
  • Product Dimensions: 14 x 2.6 x 21.6 cm
  • Shipping Weight: 612 g
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars 4 customer reviews
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #133,424 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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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.

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"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

About the Author

Julie Klassen is a fiction editor and novelist who has worked in Christian publishing for many years. She is a graduate of the University of Illinois and has a background in advertising. Julie and her husband have two sons and live in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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4.0 out of 5 starsEnjoyable Exploration of Working-Class Regency England
By Ellen Graf-Martin on Oct. 23 2008
Format: Paperback
Julie Klassen's second "Riveting Regency" continues on her exploration of working-class 19th Century England.

Lilly Haswell is a thoroughly likeable character, understandably torn between the life she knows with her tradesman father and developmentally delayed brother and her aspirations to find a life of something more, as offered to her by a wealthy aunt and uncle.

The unique glimpse provided into the 19th century world of medicine and the life of a working class family is well done. Klassen has obviously thoroughly studied her subject, and uses detail to create a great sense of authenticity. Of course, a number of twists and turns in Lilly's complicated love-life ensue, and an enjoyable romance is woven throughout the larger story. However, the full story line intimates that Regency life was not all balls and gowns and garden parties, but full of the same life choice issues common to all people.

The cover copy tells us that The Apothecary's Daughter is a story with 'fascinating historical detail and vivid characters' and I would happily agree. I was not disappointed.
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5.0 out of 5 starsHighly recommended.
By Deborah Simcha on April 15 2016
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Julie Klassen has crafted an intriguing story. Just as you think you can guess how things are going to develop, another possibility comes along, right to the last page of the epilogue. I very much enjoyed this book and shall look forward to reading other books Julie has penned!
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4.0 out of 5 starsI did like it but didn't want to read another of her ...
By Amazon Customer on June 5 2016
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Sometimes I found it dragged on. I got a little tired of doubt over and over again.. Needed something more than doubt. I did like it but didn't want to read another of her books right away because of the dragging on of doubt.
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5.0 out of 5 starsIf you're into historical fiction then read this!!!!!
By Rachael Stewart on May 1 2015
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Great historical fiction! I love this book! I took a history of health and medicine course and it put so much into context for me. I definitely recommend reading this!
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HASH(0x974b5ed0) out of 5 stars Wonderful, Beautiful story... Jan. 2 2009
By Veronica Leigh - Published on Amazon.com
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In the village of Bedsley Priors, Lillian Haswell is known by all as the apothecary's daughter; intelligent and dutiful; she assists her father in nearly every aspect of his profession. From growing herbs to prescribing certain remedies, to running errands for him. Mr. Haswell is full of regret that his son Charlie cannot follow in his footsteps, but young Charlie is a bit slow. Instead he must rely on his daughter. While Lilly has a knack of remembering everything and is gifted in the field of medicine, she dreams of traveling, seeing the world- but most of all, finding her mother. Years prior Mrs. Haswell left her husband and children, promising to return, however she never did. So when Lilly's aunt and uncle invite her to stay in London with them, she believes that her dreams are becoming a reality. Nearly two years pass when she is called home. She finds her home in disarray, her father ill, her brother working elsewhere and their own little shop closed. Despite her yearning to go back to London, Lilly does her duty and works diligently to bring their apothecary's shop back to it's former glory. What follows, I never would have guess, but I'll not spoil it for you.
After reading Klassen's former novel, "Lady of Milkweed Manor" I was eagerly awaiting her next work and was not left disappointed. While I still prefer "Lady of Milkweed Manor," "The Apothecary's Daughter" claimed my attention from morning to late afternoon, until I finished it. Lilly was an engaging heroine; bright and intelligent. The only disappointment that I felt was that her father hadn't realized what a jewel he had for a daughter until almost the end. Of course one must keep in mind that this story is based in the Regency Era and that the medical profession was forbidden to women. I was completely surprised by the author's choice in who Lilly ended up with. I was certain it would be once character and it turned out to be someone completely different. Another shock was the secrets behind Mrs. Haswell's disappearance and Mr. Haswell's own past. I promise you, like Klassen's other book, you won't finish this story without tears.
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HASH(0x974b5f24) out of 5 stars Julie Klassen never disappoints! Jan. 9 2009
By Susan Snodgrass - Published on Amazon.com
Format: Paperback
I thoroughly enjoyed Klassen's previous title, 'The Lady of Milkweed Manor', so I was eager to read her next title. The Apothecary's Daughter is an amazing book. The author's attention to even the minutest historical detail is fantastic.
Julie Klassen's characters are so detailed and fleshed out that you feel you actually know these people. You want to be involved with their lives. Her books are so deep, not like other Christian Fiction. Some of those are just fluff with scriptures thrown in. This author goes deep into the heart of things.
I am eagerly looking forward to her next book and I've only just finished this one. Her books are so good that you can't wait to finish but hate to finish.
120 of 131 people found the following review helpful
HASH(0x974ba378) out of 5 stars A serviceable Regency tale Feb. 19 2010
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Lilly Haswell lives with her apothecary father and brother in the small town of Bedsley Priors. Lilly's mother left the family three years ago, leaving Lilly to care for her family. Although she has an excellent memory and a talent for preparing medicines, Lilly dreams of leaving her small town and visiting the places that she and her mother used to point out on a map. Her chance to see the larger world comes when her aunt and uncle invite her to live with them in London. Lilly must ultimately make a chance--to live a life of ease in London or return to her father, brother and the apothecary shop.

Pros: the author has clearly done a lot of research, and her descriptions of Regency-era medical preparations are fascinating (if nauseating). All of the characters, especially Lilly, her brother and her best friend, are well drawn and interesting. Ms. Klassen never preaches, but works Christian themes subtly and appropriately into the story.

Cons: the plot is long, there are many characters, and there are long stretches where nothing much happens. The book would have been benefited from more ruthless editing, pruning the book to the only the most important themes and characters. Several readers have compared author Klassen to Jane Austen, and this book can be compared to Austen's lesser works (such as "Mansfield Park"). But Klassen lacks the sense of humor that permeates Jane Austen's writing, to the author's detriment.

The bottom line: this is a serviceable, but not wonderful, Regency romance. Considering that I obtained the free Kindle version, I certainly got my money's worth.
41 of 44 people found the following review helpful
HASH(0x974ba360) out of 5 stars perfect regency romance (and much more) March 8 2009
By M. C. Frank - Published on Amazon.com
Format: Paperback
i couldn't stop reading this book. it was so rich and delightful in every aspect. the plot was so realistic, so beautifully developed and so terribly unpredictable! there are mysteries of the past and hardships of the present and decisions to be reached sooner or later. the christian theme is powerfully, although subtly introduced in the most critical, most human moments of the plot.
it also contains a lot of information on the era, which is very pleasantly and easily read along with the story.
what touched me deeply (except for the romance, of course) was that every time a miracle was needed (which was quite often) God certainly provided one, every time, although a different one than axpected.
i also loved the characters, the good along with the bad, the weak along with the righteous, because i felt like i really got to know them.
i loved the author's first book, and although i thought it would be very difficult for her to surpass it, i have to say this may be even better.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
HASH(0x974ba81c) out of 5 stars Unexpected... Oct. 25 2010
By Sarah Priborsky - Published on Amazon.com
Format: Kindle Edition
First, I am not going to recount the plot...that's what the book description is for. I like to just read people's opinions.

I normally would not pick up a book from a Christian Publishing House. I usually read regular historical fiction, usually those listed as historical romance, but I do read other general historical fiction, especially those set in the regency period. And I will admit that the regencies I usually read are a bit racy, though I don't mind those thin little regencies (i believe they are often called "sweet" regencies because they do not contain any sexual situations). Lately, though, I have been reading books by James Rollins, Matthew Reilly and the lot, which I believe are considered technothrillers, though I much prefer the ones that have an archaeology aspect.

So it was really by chance that I read this novel; my mom gave me kindle for my birthday, and we share one account so that we can both read books the other has downloaded. I believe that she got this one for free. And again, I probably would not have read this book had I known that it was by a Christian publisher, as I normally don't care to be "preached at."

I was wrong. This book is excellent. There is absolutely nothing preachy about it. In fact, I would say the author mentioned religion less than I would expect a real person of the period would have - everyone was religious back then...it was so fully ingrained in society.

This ending had me comparing it to the Witch of Blackbird Pond. I'm not quite sure why. I was in tears for a great deal of the last few chapters. The heroine was strong, but not so strong that she would be an anachronism of the times (that always bothers me). Also, I am a pharmacy technician, so it was interesting to learn how pharmacists evolved, and how our modern ideas of medicine have changed so much...I also liked how the author showed, for instance, how bloodletting was common at the time, and didn't try to have a character disagree with the theory. Often in historical novels you find characters who disagree with such things, even though it would have been very uncommon to go against the ways of the times.

Now I'm going to see how expensive the Witch of Blackbird Pond is on the kindle :) Hopefully it is old enough to be public domain, though I doubt it.

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