The Pharmacist's Wife

Vanessa Tait

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Corvus
03 June 2019

Edinburgh, 1869

Newly married, Rebecca longs for the life of a well-heeled gentlewoman. Her husband Alexander, a respected pharmacist, is eager to join pioneering fellow inventors in the history books. But beneath his ordered exterior, Rebecca is horrified to find a world of dark secrets. As she struggles with his infidelity and strange sexual desires, Alexander tries to pacify her so-called hysteria with his magical new wonder-drug, heroin...

As Rebecca's forced dependence takes her further from herself, Alexander's desire to profit from his creation leads him along a path that blurs science, passion, and death. Soon, they both learn that addiction, obsession and vengeance make for a deadly alchemy...

By: Vanessa Tait
Imprint: Corvus
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Main
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 279g
ISBN: 9781786492739
ISBN 10: 1786492733
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 03 June 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Vanessa Tait grew up in Gloucestershire. She went to the University of Manchester and completed a Master's degree in Creative and Life Writing at Goldsmiths College. The Pharmacist's Wife is her second novel.

Reviews for The Pharmacist's Wife

Moving and original. * Kate Saunders, The Times, on The Looking Glass House * Tait's engaging novel... is sensuous and lyrical * Sunday Telegraph on The Looking Glass House * A captivating book.... It is a story that is both whimsical and disturbing. * Lady on The Looking Glass House * A truly addictive, deeply atmospheric, sensual yarn... similar to the works of Sarah Waters and Michel Faber, it makes for a compelling, irresistible, utterly delicious read. * Goodreads * A fascinating, darkly powerful novel with biting attitude... Raw, elemental and disturbing, The Pharmacist's Wife is an entirely captivating, enthralling read - highly recommended. * LoveReading * This chilling atmospheric novel will appeal to fans of The Miniaturist and The Essex Serpent. * RED Online * With shades of Sarah Waters, independence and vengeance make for a winning tale. * Stylist *