Sarah Penner is an American author. Her debut novel, ''

The Lost Apothecary ''The Lost Apothecary'' is a New York Times bestseller debut book written by Sarah Penner. Fox Broadcasting Company is developing a television adaptation of the novel. Reception ''The Lost Apothecary'' is a New York Times best seller. Befor ...

'', is a ''New York Times'' best seller.

Personal life

Penner was born and raised in northeast Kansas. She attended the

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and graduated with a degree in finance. She currently works in finance full-time and is a member of

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and the Women’s Fiction Writers Association. Penner currently lives in Florida with her husband Marc and their

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Zoe.

''The Lost Apothecary''

'' is a ''

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'','' published March 2, 2021 by Park Row Books. The book received positive reviews from

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, ''

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'', and ''

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,'' as well as a mixed review from ''

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.''

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and ''

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'' included it in their lists of the best books for the year. In 2021, it was nominated for a

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for Historical Fiction and for Debut Novel.

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is currently working on adapting the book into a television drama series.

References

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