It took me awhile to dig into a book about an apothecary from the 1600’s, but Christopher is given a humorous, modern voice, without taking away from the historical authenticity. Pros: Set in 17 th-century London, this murder mystery/historical fiction thriller is a DaVinci Code for kids. Ultimately, Christopher must make certain that these powers don’t fall into the hands of the evil men who are seeking them…and rapidly closing in on Christopher himself. Slowly, he uncovers the dangerous secrets of the Cult of the Archangel, and learns of his master’s involvement in activities designed to unleash the power of God. When he realizes Blackwell has named his killer in the message, Christopher knows he is in great peril. Overwhelmed by grief, Christopher discovers an encoded message in the shop’s ledger and sets out to decipher it. Christopher Rowe, apprentice to apothecary Benedict Blackwell, isn’t too worried…until his master sends him on a wild goose chase errand, and he returns to learn that Blackwell has become the latest victim. Summary: Apothecaries around London are being murdered.
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