The Pharmacist's Wife

Name: The Pharmacist's Wife
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781786492739
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By Vanessa Tait

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Summary

Set in Edinburgh, 1869, The Pharmacist's Wife follows newlywed Rebecca, who dreams of a genteel life while grappling with her husband Alexander's dark secrets. As a respected pharmacist and inventor, Alexander conceals disturbing behaviours and resorts to using his new wonder-drug, heroin, to control Rebecca's supposed hysteria. Their lives spiral into a harrowing mix of addiction, obsession and vengeance, blurring the lines between science, passion and death.
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Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction with dark, atmospheric and intense themes. Fans of Sarah Waters, Michel Faber, and novels exploring addiction and complex relationships will find this book particularly engaging.

A dark and thrilling tale of Victorian addiction, vengeance and self-discovery, perfect for fans of Sarah Waters, Jessie Burton's The Miniaturist and Sarah Perry's The Essex Serpent.

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Edinburgh, 1869

Newly married, Rebecca longs for the life of a well-heeled gentlewoman. Her husband Alexander, a respected pharmacist, is eager to join pioneering fellow inventors in the history books. But beneath his ordered exterior, Rebecca is horrified to find a world of dark secrets. As she struggles with his infidelity and strange sexual desires, Alexander tries to pacify her so-called hysteria with his magical new wonder-drug, heroin...

As Rebecca's forced dependence takes her further from herself, Alexander's desire to profit from his creation leads him along a path that blurs science, passion, and death. Soon, they both learn that addiction, obsession and vengeance make for a deadly alchemy.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

With shades of Sarah Waters, this chilling and atmospheric novel is praised for its dark power and captivating storytelling. Reviewers highlight its raw and disturbing elements, comparing it favourably to works like The Miniaturist and The Essex Serpent. It is described as a sensuous, lyrical, and utterly compelling read, noted for its independence, vengeance, and emotional intensity.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786492739

Publisher: Atlantic Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 April 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Corvus

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 400

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About the Author

Vanessa Tait grew up in Gloucestershire. She went to the University of Manchester and completed a Master's degree in Creative and Life Writing at Goldsmiths College. The Pharmacist's Wife is her second novel.