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The Apothecary Diaries 04 (light Novel) by Natsu Hyuuga

The Apothecary Diaries 04 (light Novel)

Natsu Hyuuga, Touko Shino, Touco Shino

Square Enix · Paperback · February 4, 2025

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, puzzle-box read that plays well in conversation.
Genres
Light Novels, Crime & Mystery Comics, Historical Fiction Comics
Published
Square Enix, February 4, 2025

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A palace servant trained in herbal medicine finds herself in the heart of imperial intrigue in this enthralling period mystery! Outside of her official duties, Maomao helps friends and acquaintances in the rear palace. Xiaolan needs a new job after her term of service ends, and Consort Lishu is convinced she’s seen a ghost! Then, when complications arise with Gyokuyou’s pregnancy, Maomao realizes her skills are inadequate to handle the life-threatening situation.

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Although Maomao knows someone who can help, they haven’t been welcome in the rear palace for a very long time… Maomao also begins to connect the dots between seemingly unrelated incidents in the rear palace. Will knowing too much put her life in danger?

Courtly Intrigue

A serious, puzzle-box read that plays well in conversation.

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  • Layered court mystery
  • Prestige-leaning page-turning

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  • Light novel pacing
  • Suspense with a collector’s pull

Where it sits

Light Novels65%
Crime & Mystery Comics29%
Historical Fiction Comics28%

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Publisher categories

  • Light Novels
  • Historical Fantasy
  • Women Detectives
Authors
Natsu Hyuuga, Touko Shino, Touco Shino
Publisher
Square Enix
Published
February 4, 2025
Format
Paperback
Reading lane
Light Novels