The Apothecary Diaries 05 (Light Novel)
By (Author) Natsu Hyuuga
Illustrated by Tuoko Shino
Square Enix
Square Enix
23rd September 2025
United States
General
Fiction
Paperback
336
Width 127mm, Height 180mm
A palace servant trained in herbal medicine finds herself in the heart of imperial intrigue in this enthralling period mystery! A palace servant trained in herbal medicine finds herself in the heart of imperial intrigue in this enthralling period mystery! The birth of Gyokuyou's son earns her the title of empress and rewrites court politics. Jinshi can also no longer continue his pretense as a eunuch at the rear palace. Although the Shi clan's demise restores peace, threats still loom-including an impending plague of insects. Maomao, as ever, finds herself caught up in new dangers. When Jinshi orders an expedition to Gyokuyou's homeland, Maomao heads west. But something is lurking in the shadows of the glittering city, and the apothecary must uncover it or face certain peril...
Natsu Hyuuga is the author of The Apothecary Diaries novel series. Touko Shino is the illustrator of The Apothecary Diaries novel series.