The Apothecary
By Maile Meloy
Set in the 1952 cold war era, this book follows an American family who travels to England to avoid questions about communism. Once there, fourteen year old Janie meets Benjamin, the Apothecary's son. Just as they are becoming friends, Benjamin's Father disappears and Janie and Benjamin set out to find him. They discover a whole new world where the mystery of apothecary becomes a reality and Benjamin finds out that his father has been living a double life.
Even though this book was written for a younger audience, the author was able to capture my attention and kept the story interesting. There is the intrigue of a missing father, Russian spies, magical potions and atomic warfare all mixed in with a teenager moving to a new country and a new school trying to find a way to fit in. It was a fun read that I would definitely recommend.
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