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Gr 9 Up—Returning to the prose and poetry style of Blood Water Paint, McCullough delivers another rich historical in 17th century Rome, here following an aspiring apothecary. Carmela Tofana, 16, has been waiting her whole life to join the staff of her mother's apothecary and help prove to the town that they aren't witches who help women murder their husbands. Once she's in the workroom, she learns that very occasionally her mother does exactly that, as well as providing vital medical care beyond the traditi...Log In or Sign Up to Read More