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The Apothecary Diaries 01 (manga) by Natsu Hyuuga

The Apothecary Diaries 01 (manga)

Natsu Hyuuga, Nekokurage

Square Enix · Print & ebook · December 8, 2020

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Who it’s for
Herbal medicine and palace mysteries make an inviting mix of practical wit and courtly complications.
Themes
Palace intrigue, Herbal medicine, Mystery solving
Genres
Crime & Mystery Comics, General Manga, Romance Comics

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About this book

After breaking a "curse" on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster...and right into the thick of palace intrigue in this lushly illustrated period mystery series! Maomao, a young woman trained in the art of herbal medicine, is forced to work as a lowly servant in the inner palace. Though she yearns for life outside its perfumed halls, she isn't long for a life of drudgery!

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Using her wits to break a "curse" afflicting the imperial heirs, Maomao attracts the attentions of the handsome eunuch Jinshi and is promoted to attendant food taster. But Jinshi has other plans for the erstwhile apothecary, and soon Maomao is back to brewing potions and...solving mysteries?!

Herbs and Intrigue

Herbal medicine and palace mysteries make an inviting mix of practical wit and courtly complications.

Come here for

  • A clever apothecary’s eye for herbs and trouble
  • Mysteries unfolding amid palace intrigue

Expect

  • A period manga centered on Maomao’s resourcefulness
  • Palace service, food tasting, and brewing potions

Where it sits

Romance Comics43%
General Manga42%
Crime & Mystery Comics40%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • General Manga
  • Romance Comics
  • Historical Fiction Comics
Authors
Natsu Hyuuga, Nekokurage
Publisher
Square Enix
Published
December 8, 2020
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Palace intrigue · Herbal medicine · Mystery solving
Reading lane
General Manga