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Christopher Rowe enjoys his apprenticeship under Master Benedict Blackthorn, mastering cryptography and medicinal alchemy. A secretive cult threatens London’s apothecaries, and as the killings close in on Blackthorn’s shop, Christopher races to uncover a hidden key that could unravel the world.
Set in London, this tale blends friendship, history, and supernatural intrigue as a young apprentice confronts a dangerous cult.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Kevin Sands
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