Fever at the Apothecary

A deadly fever. A dangerous choice. A bond that changes everything.

London, 1660s.

When Margaret Hale collapses in her own apothecary, the healer becomes the patient—and the limits of medicine are laid bare.

Dr. Étienne Moreau, physician to the royal court, is thrust into a battle he cannot control. Trapped between duty to the King and the life of a woman who refuses to surrender, he makes a choice that could cost him everything.

As fever consumes Margaret, past and present collide—memories of the Great Plague, hard-won knowledge recorded in her physick book, and the quiet resilience that has defined her life. Within the walls of the apothecary, a small household fights to hold together:

• Pieter, no longer a boy, but a capable apprentice forced into responsibility

• Johanna, steadfast and unyielding in her care

• And Étienne, confronting the truth of what it means to heal—and what it means to choose

But survival comes at a price.

When a royal messenger arrives demanding Étienne’s return to court, his refusal sets consequences into motion that cannot be undone. Reputation, position, and safety hang in the balance.

Because in a world ruled by duty and expectation, every choice carries a cost.
And some are worth everything.

In this gripping fourth installment of the Restoration Apothecary series, survival is only the beginning—and the price of saving a life may change everything that follows.

Fever at the Apothecary is a richly atmospheric historical mystery blending medical intrigue, emotional depth, and slow-burning romance. Perfect for readers who love:

• Historical fiction set in Restoration England

• Apothecary and early medicine themes

• Strong, intelligent female protagonists

• Slow-burn romantic tension

• Character-driven mysteries with emotional stakes