The Apothecary Diaries 03 (light Novel)
Square Enix · Paperback · November 5, 2024
A palace servant trained in herbal medicine finds herself in the heart of imperial intrigue in this enthralling period mystery!
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- Who it’s for
- A serious-leaning, immersive read with mystery, suspense, and just enough bite to keep pages turning.
- Genres
- Light Novels, Crime & Mystery Comics, Romance Comics
- Published
- Square Enix, November 5, 2024
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A palace servant trained in herbal medicine finds herself in the heart of imperial intrigue in this enthralling period mystery! Maomao must help keep Consort Gyokuyou safe during her pregnancy. An imperial consort being with child is supposed to be a matter of the utmost secrecy, but this is the rear palace, where maneuvering and backstabbing are as commonplace as banter and tea parties. Threats seem to lurk around every corner—but it’s not just the rear palace keeping busy.
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Jinshi finds himself struggling to entertain a most unusual request from a pair of visiting ambassadors. Later, he’s invited to an important gathering in a faraway place—but who knows what dangers might be waiting for him?
Why It Clicks
A serious-leaning, immersive read with mystery, suspense, and just enough bite to keep pages turning.
Come here for
- Court intrigue with a mystery edge
- Layered, sustained reading
Expect
- Tight, conversation-ready plotting
- Prestige-tinged tone
Where it sits
| Light Novels | 54% |
|---|---|
| Crime & Mystery Comics | 26% |
| Romance Comics | 25% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Light Novels
- Historical Fantasy
- Women Detectives
- Authors
- Natsu Hyuuga, Touko Shino, Touco Shino
- Publisher
- Square Enix
- Published
- November 5, 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Reading lane
- Light Novels