Wickett's Remedy

Wickett’s Remedy is a compelling novel set in early 20th-century Boston, following Irish-American woman Lydia as she navigates love, ambition, and tragedy amid the devastating Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918. The story intertwines her personal journey with the rise and fall of Wickett’s Remedy, a patent medicine, against a richly detailed historical backdrop. Based on extensive research, the narrative captures the vibrant texture of the era and the resilience of its characters in the face of profound change.