Tuesday, May 10, 2022

First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros - The Lost Apothecary; Sarah Penner


Welcome to First Chapter/Intros, hosted by Yvonne @ Socrates Book ReviewsEach week readers post the first paragraph (or 2) of a book we are reading or plan to read soon. 

Park Row - 2021

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NELLA

February 3, 1791

She would come at daybreak--the woman whose letter I held in my hands, the woman whose name I did not yet know.

I knew neither her age nor where she lived. I did not know her rank in society nor the dar things of which she dreamed when night fell.  She could be a vicim or a transgressor. A new wife or a vengeful widow. A nursemaid or a courtesan.

But despite all that I did not know, I understood this: that woman knew exactly who she wanted dead.

This is our book group pick for the end of the month and from this intro I am really looking forward to it.  It is told in (2) timelines past and present day.

What do you think -- Read more or pass?

6 comments:

  1. The book sounded good to me as I was reading the first paragraph, but the last 5 words really grabbed my attention!

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  2. Wow! This one sounds fabulous. Thanks for sharing.

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  3. I would give this one a try. I've heard many good things about it. The beginning does grab your attention.

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  4. I've noticed this one at the library and am tempted. Will be curious to hear what you think.

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  5. Ooh...that's a great opening! I hope the rest of the book is as good. :)

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