The Apothecary Diaries 01 (light Novel)
By (Author) Natsu Hyuuga
Illustrated by Tuoko Shino
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Square Enix
28th March 2025
14th May 2024
United States
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Fiction
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Paperback
272
Width 127mm, Height 180mm
Maomao leads an unassuming life with her apothecary father, but kidnappers whisk her away to a world of consorts and serving women in the empire's rear palace. Sold into imperial servitude, the girl keeps her quick wit, sharp mind, and medical knowledge a secret. But the head eunuch, Jinshi, shatters Maomao's low profile when she catches his eye. He perceives her true skills and makes her a lady-in-waiting to the rear palace's top consort. Can Maomao quietly pass her term as her lady's food tester, or will observational prowess and curiosity push her into danger as she uncovers turmoil at court A palace servant trained in herbal medicine finds herself at the heart of imperial intrigue in this enthralling period mystery! Maomao leads an unassuming life with her apothecary father, but kidnappers whisk her away to a world of consorts and serving women in the empire's rear palace. Sold into imperial servitude, the girl keeps her quick wit, sharp mind, and medical knowledge a secret. But the head eunuch, Jinshi, shatters Maomao's low profile when she catches his eye. He perceives her true skills and makes her a lady-in-waiting to the rear palace's top consort. Can Maomao quietly pass her term as her lady's food tester, or will observational prowess and curiosity push her into danger as she uncovers turmoil at court
Natsu Hyuuga is the author of The Apothecary Diaries novel series. Touco Shino is the illustrator of The Apothecary Diaries novel series.