Everything Is Poison

Set in early seventeenth-century Rome, this young adult historical novel follows 16-year-old Carmela Tofana as she steps into her mother’s apothecary, La Tofana, longing to learn the art of crafting remedies. However, her excitement soon reveals the darker secrets of the trade, including the infamous Aqua Tofana, a potion with deadly implications. As Carmela navigates her passion for healing amidst a world filled with violence and misogyny, she must confront the moral dilemmas that come with her newfound knowledge and the risks taken in the name of care.