The Apothecary

Set in 1952, The Apothecary follows fourteen-year-old Janie Scott after her family relocates from Los Angeles to London. There she meets an enigmatic apothecary and his son, Benjamin, and is drawn into a world where medicine, secrecy, and international danger intersect. The story combines historical fiction, adventure, and speculative elements, centering on Janie’s efforts to uncover hidden knowledge and help prevent a looming crisis. Penguin Random House identifies the book as a paperback edition published on February 12, 2013, with 384 pages. The synopsis emphasizes Janie’s move to London and her encounter with the apothecary and Benjamin, while other trusted book records describe the novel as a young readers’ story involving a race to save the world during the Cold War era. The book is by Maile Meloy and is associated with Puffin Books, the children’s imprint of Penguin. This edition is widely cataloged under ISBN 9780142422069, which matches the publisher listing and bookstore records provided.