Join the discussion of The Lost Apothecary, which is our Once Upon a Crime Mystery Book Club selection for March 2023. Pick up a copy at the Highland Branch.
1791. Hidden in the depths of London, a secret apothecary shop caters to an unusual kind of clientele. Nella sells well-disguised poisons to use against the oppressive men in women's lives. Her 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. in present-day London, aspiring historian Caroline Parcewell spends her tenth wedding anniversary alone, running from her own demons. When she stumbles upon a clue to the unsolved apothecary murders that haunted London two hundred years ago, her life collides with the apothecary's in a stunning twist of fate.
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The Highland Branch Library has long played an important role in downtown Highland. From its beginnings in rented storefronts to the Highland Memorial Library built in 1946 to its present location on Jewett and 4th Street, it has been an integral part of the community. The exterior of the library looks nearly as it did when it was first built in 1966. Although it is one of the oldest buildings in the library system, it's newly remodeled interior makes it one of the newest. The library still houses over 65,000 items, but now also features a large meeting room and children's program room, a small group room, and WiFi, along with many public Internet computers. These features, along with the library's bright and inviting atmosphere and convenient location, make the Highland Branch Library a destination for the community and surrounding areas.
