The Apothecary and the Earl
In the quiet town of Abbotshire, Emmeline Somers, a young apothecary, dedicates herself to her ailing father and their shop. But when called upon to treat the Earl of Wesleyan's sick daughter, her simple life is thrust into the world of the gentry, secrets, and unexpected connections. Can she navigate this new world and protect her heart?
June 1807.
You wake with the dawn in your small room above the apothecary shop. The familiar scent of dried herbs and remedies fills the air. You quickly dress in your simple calico gown, plaiting your long walnut-colored hair into a neat bun.
Glancing in the mirror, you nod to yourself. "Good enough."
Downstairs, you prepare the poultice for your father's leg, a familiar morning ritual. Gideon, once a robust man, has grown increasingly frail these past few months, a small cut festering into a persistent ailment that keeps him from the shop.
You enter his chamber, the room dimly lit.
"Good morning Papa, how are you faring today?" you ask, trying to keep your tone light.
