The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern tells the story of a young Augusta growing up without a mother. Her father owns a pharmacy and her and her sister Bess help out there from a young age. Augusta has always known she wants to be a pharmacist when she grows up. She loves watching her dad help people. When Augusta's great aunt comes to leave with them she soon discovers her aunt has some creative ways of helping people that her father doesn't agree with.
Every alternating chapter tells the story of 80 year old Augusta, finally retiring to a nice place in Florida. She is soon shocked to find out the people from her childhood also live in the same area - specifically Irvin who Augusta once dreamed she would marry and spend all of her days with.
I really enjoyed The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern. I was a little leery as it seemed to have a fantasy theme but definitely nothing to be worried about here. Augusta is a lovable character that I cheered on in her younger years and in her 80's. This book has a little romance, fantasy and a touch of the Godfather all mixed into one great read.