A secret apothecary in 18th-century London sells poisons to women, while a modern historian uncovers deadly secrets across time.
A secret apothecary in 18th-century London sells poisons to women, while a modern historian uncovers deadly secrets across time.
Hidden in the depths of eighteenth-century London, a secret apothecary shop caters to an unusual kind of clientele. Women across the city whisper of a mysterious figure named Nella who sells well-disguised poisons to use against the oppressive men in their lives. But the apothecary’s fate is jeopardized when her newest patron, a precocious twelve-year-old, makes a fatal mistake, sparking a string of consequences that echo through the centuries.
Meanwhile in present-day London, aspiring histor...
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Minor references to intimacy; no explicit scenes depicted. Implied threats tied to gender dynamics; no explicit assault shown.
Frequent themes of poisoning and murder; some graphic descriptions of death.
Mild language used infrequently throughout the story.
Use of poisons as a central theme; some alcohol consumption depicted.
No evidence found in available sources.
Brief mentions of religious context tied to historical setting.
Minor references to apothecary practices; not framed as occult.
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Themes of gender oppression and female empowerment in historical context.
Brief mentions of despair; no explicit self-harm or suicide depicted.
Central themes of domestic oppression and suffering of women. Implied threats tied to gender dynamics; no explicit assault shown.
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