The Apothecary's Widow, by Diane Scott Lewis
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The Apothecary's Widow, by Diane Scott Lewis
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Who murdered Lady Pentreath? The year is 1781, and the war with the American colonies rages across the sea. In Truro, England Branek Pentreath, a local squire, has suffered for years in a miserable marriage. Now his wife has been poisoned with arsenic. Is this unhappy husband responsible? Or was it out of revenge? Branek owns the apothecary shop where Jenna Rosedew, two years a widow, delights in serving her clients. Branek might sell her building to absolve his debts caused by the war—and put her out on the street. Jenna prepared the tinctures for Lady Pentreath, which were later found to contain arsenic. The town’s corrupt constable has a grudge against Branek and Jenna. He threatens to send them both to the gallows. Can this feisty widow and brooding squire come together, believe in each other’s innocence— fight the attraction that grows between them—as they struggle to solve the crime before it’s too late? Five Star Review from Historical Novels Reviews Set in 18th century Cornwall, all Jenna Rosedew’s husband left her was an adolescent apprentice and a struggling apothecary shop. When Lady Pentreath’s death is deemed murder, Jenna is the first person to come under suspicion as she prepared all the dead woman’s medicine. But why would Jenna poison someone at the risk of her own livelihood? When Branek Pentreath has reason to call on Jenna, he informs her is he is putting up the rent of her shop, or does he too think she killed his wife? Jenna finds herself attracted to the man, but any connection between them could be construed as motive for murder. Ms Scott Lewis’ portrayal of a couple trying to come to terms with conflicting emotions in an unsympathetic setting is thoroughly enjoyable. Jenna is no simpering female with no clue as to where to turn, she has her own methods of protecting her livelihood, and being accused of killing one of her clients isn’t something she is going to accept without a fight. Branek Pentreath is also gravely misunderstood. He is not simply a heartless, ruthless mine owner, but a man of principal struggling with a failing business, suspicion from his neighbours and a growing attraction to a woman he shouldn’t even have noticed. Ms Scott brings all the threads of this heart-warming story together into a satisfactory ending. I hope to hear more about Branek and Jenna. HNR
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- Published on: 2015-03-10
- Released on: 2015-03-10
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Review Ms Scott Lewis' portrayal of a couple trying to come to terms with conflicting emotions in an unsympathetic setting is thoroughly enjoyable. Ms Scott brings all the threads of this heart-warming story together into a satisfactory ending. I hope to hear more about Branek and Jenna. Historical Novels Review****This is a lighthearted, entertaining story... A mystery with small pinches of history, it will certainly satisfy lovers of the genre who want a few hours of escape. Historical Novel Society
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. A Really Good Cornish Hen By The Just-About-Average Ms. M I don’t read the so-called “cozy mysteries” because they all seem to be too short on any real mystery and far too long on cute dialogue, dress details, and romantic subplots. And I almost passed this book by because of what I thought it was, rather than what it is. So here I am…And here’s a bit about the plot. Squire Branek Pentreath, a somewhat well-to-do mine- and land-owner in Cornwall, trapped in a bitterly unhappy marriage to a woman who would put a 21st century fundamentalist to shame, loses said wife to illness. Dr. Treen, the unctuous, rather suspicious local quack—excuse me, doctor—points out that arsenic, not some unidentified wasting disease, was the culprit that carried off the Bible-quoting Lady Pentreath. And what was arsenic used for in Truro? To poison rats, naturally, all day long, and perhaps even an inconvenient wife. Where does one acquire arsenic? In an apothecary shop in general, and the shop owned by the widow, Jenna Rosedew, in particular. Here is where the fun really begins, because while just about everyone in town and country is a potential suspect—and the obvious ones get a pretty tough going over—don’t bet on the frontrunners, or even the second string. The twists and turns will surprise you, so enjoy the ride, try out your guesses as the evidence—or red herrings—mounts up, and have fun.I was also cynical about a main character with what I thought was an improbable name—Rosedew? Really? I have to admit that here is a well-rounded woman, in every sense of the description: she’s no half-starved ingénue but a well-endowed widow who makes no secret of her sensuality; she’s intelligent, easily managing the herbs and pharmaceuticals of her day in the shop she inherited from her husband, to include the Latin names and uses of each, as well as a shrewd knowledge of the townspeople who are her customers, her patients when necessary, and her neighbors. She is a forthright woman, and quite the handful, as Treen will discover, and Squire Pentreath. Thoroughly likeable, is Jenna Rosedew.Branek Pentreath and his unhappy marriage and unhappier life as a widower could have been, in less skillful hands, the typical dark, brooding anti-hero. He’s dark, he broods, and then he gets over than and tries to save his property, his mines, and his reputation without any noticeable hand-wringing, but quite a bit of initiative in trying to discover who has put him in such an uncomfortable and quite dangerous position. And there is also the squire’s increasing interaction with the lovely Widow Rosedew—whether or not she’s the seller of the fatal arsenic is something he will address as soon as he raises her rent on the apothecary shop because he has debts. Now there’s a recipe for romance!There are a wealth of secondary characters that are considerably more than wallpaper—thoughtfully drawn, fleshed out, and a solid cross section of a late 18th Cornish town. I must also point out that the descriptions of Truro and the Cornish countryside are very well done—evocative, but not overwhelming. The author is a firm believer in engaging all five senses, which is refreshing because many writers forget everything but sight and sound, for example. You’ll find a treat in Mrs.Rosedew’s shop, with the herbs competing with tea and tisanes and oils. Then there are the odors of muddy streets, redolent with muck and manure, but that’s an accurate 18th century scent that should not be ignored.Altogether an enjoyable read, with considerably more meat on its bones than a “lite mystery,” with characters equally well-padded with a full range of human foibles, quirks, and strengths. There is not much in the way of “history,” other than the almost casual mention of the war in the colonies, a few bits of national politics, and more mundane, local matters. That’s just fine, since in this story, history is an acceptable backdrop to the larger story of folks we’d all probably like to know.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Whodunnit? By Ginger Simpson Talk about bang for your buck! The Apothecary's Widow could have been a series of three, there are so many story lines involved. Who killed Lady Pentreath and why? Just when I thought I had it figured out, the author threw in another suspect that made me change my mind. Of course, once Doctor Treen discovered Arsenic was used, the widow and local Apothecary, Jenna Rosedew became the prime suspect...as long as I wasn't following the thinking of those who were convinced that Branek Pentreath, the husband, was the villian. I absolutely love the descriptions Ms. Scott Lewis uses. You'll find every sense involved in her stories, including the smells wafting in the air. One would think this author born and raised abroad, but I know differently, and she amazes me with her ability to write and think like someone from Jolly Old England. If you haven't tried one of her books, this one is definitely one you won't want to miss. She definitely does her research.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Mystery and Excitment in 18 c. England By Hartwood Lady I have read all of Diane Scott Lewis' books. The Apothecary's Widow is her very best. I read it in two days. I was unable to put it down. When a squire's wife is poisoned. secrets come to the surface: long-held grudges, evil intent and even a very unexpected romance. The story is mixed with history, intimate details of 18th c. Truro, Cornwall. And details about how difficult life was in 1781. We don't know how lucky we are tolive in modern times. A wonderful novel, I'm looking forward to reading more from this talented author. Hope she writes another novel as exciting as this one.
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