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The Apothecaries

Northumbrian Chronicles, Book 1

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The Apothecaries

By: Stephen Llewelyn
Narrated by: Nick Mao
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One small town in Northumberland. One castle contract. Two apothecaries. Civil war is brewing. Usurpation, rebellion, betrayal, even black magic; these are hard times for the English people. Harder yet for near-destitute apothecary, Harry-the-Cough. Fleeing persecution and trumped-up murder charges, Harry is hunted by the law, jovial cutthroats, confused outlaws and an assassin who cannot die. When a suspected witch with a chequered past and a girl with a chequered present risk life and limb to save him, he is too busy running for his life to question why. From the author of the popular New World series.

©2023 Stephen Llewelyn (P)2025 Stephen Llewelyn Historical Fiction Literature & Fiction Magic Witchcraft Magic Users
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The Apothecaries is a very enjoyable story and a pleasant listen. Initially I did struggle a bit with the narrator and felt he was trying a bit too hard with the voices, so I decided to start again from the beginning as I had lost the plot a bit. This was good move as I got used to and was enjoying the characters and will be looking out for the next instalment.

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