The Alchemist's Daughter by Mary Lawrence

But first she must solve the alchemist’s murder. When her husband John falls ill with the sweating sickness, she dares to hope Stannum’s journal could contain the secret to his recovery. Bianca, the daughter of an alchemist, is well acquainted with the mystical healing arts. But the next day his body is found and the journal is gone. Having tested his remedy successfully on an animal, Stannum intends to send his alchemy journal to a colleague in Cairo for confirmation. For years, alchemist Ferris Stannum has devoted himself to developing the Elixir of Life, the reputed serum of immortality. The Alchemist’s Daughter.”-Publishers Weekly In the mid sixteenth century, Henry VIII sits on the throne, and Bianca Goddard tends to the sick and suffering in London’s slums, where disease can take a life as quickly as murder. Book excerpt: “Colorful alchemical lore and a vividly imagined 1543 London enrich Lawrence’s engaging. This book was released on with total page 304 pages.

a real page-turner.”-San Francisco Book Review “Whereas some historical fiction bristles with self-importance, this novel eschews it to excellent effect.Book Synopsis Death of an Alchemist by : Mary Lawrenceĭownload or read book Death of an Alchemist written by Mary Lawrence and published by Kensington Books. will keep readers engaged until the very last page. The various strands of the plot are so skillfully plaited together.”-Fiona Buckley, author of the Ursula Blanchard Mysteries “The writing is terrific. A Suspense Magazine Best Historical Mystery of the Year“A realistic evocation of 16th century London’s underside. Recovering from her shock, Bianca suspects Jolyn may have been poisoned before coming to her-but the local constable is not so easily convinced.To clear her name and keep her neck free of the gallows, Bianca must apply her knowledge of the healing arts to deduce exactly how her friend was murdered and by whom-before she herself falls victim to a similar fate. But when her friend Jolyn comes to her complaining of severe stomach pains, Bianca’s prescription seems to kill her on the spot. Bianca Goddard employs her knowledge of herbs and medicinal plants to concoct remedies for the disease-riddled poor in London’s squalid Southwark slum. Mystery and Tudor fans alike will raise a glass to this new series.”-Karen Harper, New York Times bestselling authorIn the year 1543 of King Henry VIII’s turbulent reign, the daughter of a notorious alchemist finds herself suspected of cold-blooded murder. Summary “Unique characters, a twisty plot and a bold, bright heroine. But please don't worry, you still have more than 500,000 other books you can enjoy! The Alchemist's Daughter Mary Lawrence

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The Alchemist's Daughter by Mary Lawrence