This series was timely in relations to the fact I had recently read a good book called The Apothecary's Daughter. This book was set in the Regency Era, so its historical references, such as the laws pertaining to an apothecary, are in the era before the Victorian Pharmacy. So you see, I was able to get a taste of the apothecary business in a sequential manner which was most helpful to be able to see the progression of ideas, culture trends, laws, medical advancements, marketing, women's issues and a whole host of other things that made me understand and appreciate the labor and dedication of this profession of apothecaries! The Apothecary's Daughter, by Julie Klassen, is a delightful read I think you will enjoy:) A bit of romance also! As usual I would write more, but 3 children here and two on the way! lol!
Big hugs to all who visit Comfrey Cottages! xx
3 comments:
I watched the Victorian Pharmacy when the series first aired on TV here, it's less my kind of thing than the three period farming series that Ruth Goodman has done but was still very enjoyable.
Julie klassens is new to me but looking at her books on Amazon they look like a pleasant read for a summer's afternoon so I shall try one of them.
Hi Leslie, thank you for your kind words, if there wasn't an ocean I think I would like to come over for a cup of tea. And then we would talk and talk....
Rowan, I have not got to see the farming series yet, but plan to start them on my next harvest day:) I am a farmers daughter and a bit of a farmer on my own right with the bees:) The Julie Klassen book was a pleasant read,and does make for a relaxing read:) xxx
Hugs Hanneke! I am sure we would talk and talk and have a wonderful time xxx I am glad we have met:)
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