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by Sarah Penner

Historical FictionMysteryDual Timeline 🌶️ 1/5

Finished The Lost Apothecary and need something with the same energy? These reads share the historical fiction and mystery DNA that made it unforgettable.

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8 Books Matched to The Lost Apothecary

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Your historical fiction matches

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By Any Other Name
by Jodi Picoult
🌶️ 1/5 · 480p · Historical Fiction, Dual Timeline
The historical fiction you didn't know you needed after The Lost Apothecary. Trust us.
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94%
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Velvet Was the Night
by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
🌶️ 1/5 · 288p · Historical Fiction, Mystery
288 pages of exactly what you're craving right now.
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91%
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Pandora
by Susan Stokes-Chapman
🌶️ 1/5 · 432p · Historical Fiction, Mystery
You'll finish this and immediately text someone "READ THIS." We guarantee it.
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89%
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The Devil and the Dark Water
by Stuart Turton
🌶️ 1/5 · 560p · Mystery, Historical Fiction
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Matches that share The Lost Apothecary's adventurous energy

86%
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The Address
by Fiona Davis
🌶️ 1/5 · 368p · Historical Fiction, Dual Timeline
Fiona Davis writes like Sarah Penner's cooler cousin. Same energy, fresh take.
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84%
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The Lions of Fifth Avenue
by Fiona Davis
🌶️ 1/5 · 368p · Historical Fiction, Dual Timeline
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81%
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The Magnolia Palace
by Fiona Davis
🌶️ 1/5 · 368p · Historical Fiction, Dual Timeline
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79%
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The Phoenix Crown
by Kate Quinn
🌶️🌶️ 2/5 · 448p · Historical Fiction, Dual Timeline
94% compatibility match. The addictive hits different here.
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Your #1 Match — We'd swipe right for you

Based on mood alignment, spice compatibility, and trope DNA.

By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult — 🌶️ 1/5 spice, 480 pages

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Quick answers before your next match

If you loved The Lost Apothecary, try By Any Other Name, Velvet Was the Night, Pandora. They share similar themes, mood, and reading experience.

It has very minimal spice — clean or fade-to-black.

The Lost Apothecary falls into Historical Fiction, Mystery, Dual Timeline. It blends elements that fans of historical fiction and mystery will love.

Definitely. The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner is a popular choice among readers who enjoy historical fiction and mystery.

The Lost Apothecary delivers a gripping reading experience that keeps you hooked.

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